Pavlina Theodosiou
Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England
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About
Pavlina Theodosiou is a researcher working at the intersection of robotics, artificial life, and sustainable energy systems, with a particular focus on microbial fuel cells (MFCs) and automated laboratory platforms. Her most recognized contribution is the development of EvoBot, an open-source, modular liquid handling robot designed to culture and maintain microbial fuel cells — a system that has garnered 16 citations since its 2016 introduction. EvoBot addresses a critical gap in artificial life research, where transitory, nonequilibrium systems demand continuous, automated monitoring that traditional laboratory setups struggle to provide. Building on this foundation, Theodosiou extended EvoBot's capabilities toward a fully integrated robot-chemostat system, further advancing the automation of MFC maintenance. Her 2018 work on 3D-printable cathode electrodes for monolithically printed MFCs demonstrates her commitment to accessible, low-cost fabrication methods that could accelerate the broader adoption of biological fuel cell technologies. Collectively, her research contributes meaningfully to the development of sustainable bioelectrochemical systems and intelligent laboratory automation, offering tools and methodologies that bridge experimental biology, robotics, and green energy innovation.
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