Ms. Maria Nuria Conejero | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Maria Nuria Conejero, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Mª Nuria Conejero Rodríguez is a Robotics Research Engineer at the Centro de Automática y Robótica (CAR) UPM-CSIC, currently working on the FlexiGroBots project. She holds a Ph.D. position in Automation and Robotics at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, building on her Master’s Degree in Robotics and Automation from Carlos III University of Madrid and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. With a passion for robotics and its future potential, she has gained valuable experience through roles such as a Research Fellow at CAR and an internship at Embention Sistemas Inteligentes. Mª Nuria’s dedication to the field is demonstrated by her achievements, including the Cátedra Fundación Torrecid Award for the best Final Degree Project and a top 3 finish in the National Ranking of Industrial Electronic Engineering and Automation. Proficient in a range of technologies, including ROS, Python, and various robotics simulators, she is driven by a strong desire to contribute to innovative research in robotics and automation.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Maria Nuria Conejero Rodríguez is a highly talented and dedicated researcher in the field of Robotics and Automation, with a strong foundation in industrial electronics, robotic systems, and control systems. Her academic background, combined with her impressive research experience and hands-on work with advanced robotic projects, makes her an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

PhD in Automation and Robotics
Polytechnic University of Madrid | 09/2023-Present
Master’s Degree in Robotics and Automation
Carlos III University of Madrid | 09/2020 – 06/2022
Degree in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering
Polytechnic University of Valencia | 09/2016 – 06/2020
ARA Group (High Academic Achievement)
Erasmus Stay
University of Skövde, Sweden | 09/2019 – 01/2020

💼 Work Experience

Robotics Researcher Engineer
Centro de Automática y Robótica (CAR) UPM-CSIC | 08/2022-Present
Project: FlexiGroBots
Research Fellow
Centro de Automática y Robótica (CAR) UPM-CSIC | 10/2021-06/2022
JAE Fellowship Intro 2021
Internship at Embention Sistemas Inteligentes, SL
Alicante, Spain | 07/2019-08/2019
Control Area

🏆 Achievements

IT Skills:

Programming & Software: ROS, Python (+OpenCV), Matlab, C/C++, GitHub, Arduino, LaTeX, Robot Simulators (Gazebo, OpenRave), RobotStudio, Mathematica, Blender, Motive
Machine/Deep Learning, Proteus, Microsoft Office

Languages:

English: Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

🏅 Awards and Honors

Cátedra Fundación Torrecid Award
For the Best Final Degree Project (2019/2020 academic year)
3rd Position
National Ranking of Industrial Electronic Engineering and Automation 2020 of the Spanish Society of Academic Excellence
Best University Entrance Record
Award for students with the best university entrance record (2016/2017 academic year)

Publication Top Notes:

A collaborative robotic fleet for yield mapping and manual fruit harvesting assistance

Collaborative Harvest Robot

Mr. Ridip Khanal, Jeonbuk National University ,South Korea

Ridip Khanal, a Nepali national, is a dedicated doctoral student in the Division of Computer Science and Engineering at Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea, a position he has held since March 2023. Ridip holds a Master’s of Computer Application (MCA) from Kantipur City College, affiliated with Purbanchal University, Nepal, where he graduated in 2016 with an impressive CGPA of 3.7 out of 4.0. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (BIT) from Himalayan WhiteHouse International College, also affiliated with Purbanchal University, which he completed in 2005 with a CGPA of 3.40 out of 4.0. He further strengthened his foundational knowledge with an Intermediate in Science (I.Sc.) from Mechi Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, completed in 2001, and a School Leaving Certificate (SLC) from the Nepal Board in 1997.

📚 Education:

Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science and Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (Since March 2023) 🎓
MCA from Kantipur City College (KCC), Purbanchal University, Nepal (2016) – CGPA: 3.7/4.0 🎓
BIT from Himalayan WhiteHouse Int’l College, Purbanchal University, Nepal (2005) – CGPA: 3.40/4.0 🎓
I.Sc. from Mechi Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2001) 🧪
School Leaving Certificate (SLC) from Nepal Board (1997) 📜

💼 Professional Experience:

Assistant Professor of Computer Applications, Tribhuvan University, Mechi Multiple Campus, Bhadrapur, Jhapa, Nepal (Since April 21, 2021) 📘 [Currently on study leave]
Head of the Department, Computer Science and Applications, Mechi Multiple Campus, Bhadrapur, Jhapa, Nepal (November 17, 2021 – February 28, 2023) 🖥️
Lecturer (Part-Time) for the BCA program, Tribhuvan University, Ratna Rajyalaxmi Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal (November 6, 2019 – April 20, 2021) 🏫
IT and Communication Expert, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Nepal, Lalitpur, Nepal (July 17, 2019 – December 16, 2019) 🌐
Information Technology (IT) Officer, NHRC Nepal, Lalitpur, Nepal (January 30, 2017 – March 14, 2019) 🖥️
Academic Director, Bridgewater Education Foundation and Research Center, Kathmandu, Nepal (September 17, 2018 – April 20, 2021) 🎓
Head of the Department, Computer Science, Liverpool Int’l College, Kathmandu, Nepal (July 31, 2011 – January 28, 2017) 🖥️
Head of the Department, Computer Science (Full-Time), Himalayan WhiteHouse Int’l College, Kathmandu, Nepal (August 16, 2008 – July 14, 2012) 🎓

.Publications Notes:📄

Pine Wilt Disease Segmentation with Deep Metric Learning Species Classification for Early-Stage Disease and Potential False Positive Identification

Transforming Poultry Farming: A Pyramid Vision Transformer Approach for Accurate Chicken Counting in Smart Farm Environments