Dr. Josef Ponikelský | Robotics Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Josef Ponikelsky | Robotics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Josef Ponikelsky, Jan Evangelista Purkyne University in usti nad Labem, Czech Republic

Ing. Josef Ponikelský,  is a Product Manager at HENNLICH s.r.o., where he leads a robotics team and manages technical projects. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Technology from the University of J. E. Purkyně, Ústí nad Labem, where he also completed his Master’s degree in Production Management. His educational background includes a focus on engineering technology and a semester of study in Greece. With prior roles in various sectors, including fitness center management and CNC machine operation, Josef has extensive experience in technical and customer-oriented positions. His achievements include multiple publications in engineering journals, participation in international conferences, and a top placement in the 2020 KONA competition. His research interests lie in collaborative robots and their collision environments.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Ing. Josef Ponikelský’s strong academic background, extensive research contributions, and practical experience in robotics and engineering make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His ongoing Ph.D. research, coupled with his significant publication record and industry achievements, underscores his impact on the field and his potential to drive further advancements in engineering technology.

🎓Educational background:

Ing. Josef Ponikelský pursued his Ph.D. in Engineering Technology at the University of J. E. Purkyně, Ústí nad Labem, from 2018 to the present. Prior to this, he completed his Master’s in Production Management at the same university, which also included a semester of study in Greece, from 2011 to 2018. He earned his diploma in Strojírenství CAD-CAM from Střední Průmyslová Škola, Teplice, from 2007 to 2011.

🏢work experience:

Ing. Josef Ponikelský has held various positions over the years, demonstrating a diverse range of experience. Since 2016, he has been a Product Manager at HENNLICH s.r.o., where he leads a robotics team, manages technical projects, develops the customer base, and creates technical and commercial offers. In 2015, he worked as a Coordinator at Randstad, s.r.o., focusing on employee care and client satisfaction for KS Kolbenschmidt Czech Republic a.s. From 2011 to 2015, he was a Fitness Center Attendant at Sluneta Fitness, managing client relations and maintaining equipment. In 2011, he worked as a Constructor at Výtahy Vaněrka s.r.o., designing elevators in 3D, creating drawings, and handling project documentation. Additionally, he operated CNC machines for piston machining and measurement at KS Kolbenschmidt Czech Republic a.s. in 2011, and managed package weighing and storage at PPL CZ s.r.o. from 2008 to 2011.

🏅Awards and achievements:

Ing. Josef Ponikelský has earned notable accolades and recognition in his field. In 2020, he achieved 1st place in the KONA JEDE NA VYSOKOU competition. He was also awarded in the Students’ Grant Competition SGS, FSI UJEP for the 2021–2022 period, where he conducted research on forces and pressures in collaborative robots. His scholarly contributions include multiple publications in prestigious engineering journals, such as Strojírenská Technologie, Manufacturing Technology, and Sensors, as well as several conference proceedings, totaling 11 articles.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Force and Pressure Dependent Asymmetric Workspace Research of a Collaborative Robot and Human
    • Citations: 1
  • Research of Robots in Cooperative Mode in Human Body Part Detection
    • Citations: 3