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Dr. Diego Resende Faria
Associate Professor (Reader)
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Loughborough University
Dr Diego Resende Faria is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Computer Science at Loughborough University, specialising in multisensory AI, cognitive robotics, and neuro-affective intelligence. His research focuses on socially assistive robotics and intelligent systems that understand human emotional and cognitive states to provide personalised support in healthcare and well-being. He has led and contributed to major international projects funded by Horizon Europe, EPSRC, Innovate UK, and The Royal Society. His work integrates multimodal machine learning, brain-computer interfaces, and adaptive robotics to enhance autonomy, dexterity, and human-robot collaboration.