Available for 2026 Entry

Engineering the
Physical Interface.

I am a Robotics Engineer focused on the intersection of hardware control and machine intelligence. I build systems that perceive, react, and interact with the real world—from haptic medical trainers to autonomous EOD units.

Portrait of Robotics Engineer Hishaam Ali Abbasi
01. Python (PyTorch) 02. C++ / Embedded 03. SolidWorks / Creo 04. ROS2 05. MATLAB

Beyond the Code.

My engineering philosophy is simple: simulations are useful, but reality is the test. While I excel in computational modules like Numerical Methods (86%) and Control Systems (78.9%), I refuse to be an engineer who only works on screens.

Whether I'm debugging firmware for a bomb disposal robot at Alvis Robotics or experimenting with Carbon-Fibre PETG on my 3D printers at home, I am obsessed with the "messy" details of physical implementation.

Off the clock, I apply this same discipline to leadership as an Explorer Scout Leader. Running weekly sessions and organising expeditions for 14-18 year olds has taught me that successful projects—like successful robots—require clear communication and adaptability.

Education

BEng Robotics Engineering Pending (1st Class Track)
Queen Mary University of London
Key Modules:
Numerical Methods (86%) Control Systems (78.9%) Instrumentation (76.1%)

Selected Works

Hardware. Firmware. Intelligence.

Fracture Immobilisation Trainer Robotic Arm with Haptic Feedback
FINAL YEAR PROJECT

Fracture Immobilisation Trainer

A haptic-enabled robotic arm designed to bridge the gap between textbook theory and physical reality. Features a fluidic pump architecture to simulate pulsatile blood flow and inflammation. Integrated subcutaneous force sensors calculate a real-time "Pain Index" based on trainee handling.

Haptics ESP32 Hall Effect Sensors
BoxTurtle Automated Filament Changer Mechanism for 3D Printers

BoxTurtle Filament Changer

Transforms a standard Ender 3 into a multi-material powerhouse. This automated mechanism allows for push-button filament swaps via custom G-code macros, eliminating manual handling.

Mechanism Design Automation
DIY Active Gyro Gimbal Camera Stabiliser

Active Gyro Gimbal

2-axis camera stabiliser built from scratch. I wrote custom C++ firmware to implement real-time PID control loops to reject external disturbances.

C++ / Embedded Control Theory
Formula Student Car Suspension Geometry Optimization

Formula Student Optimization

Optimised suspension geometry for the university racing team. I approached mechanical design as a high-dimensional optimisation problem, trading off track adherence against vibration damping to improve cornering stability.

Ansys Vehicle Dynamics

Professional Experience

Aug 2024
Alvis Robotics
Birmingham, UK

R&D Engineering Intern (EOD Systems)

Engaged in R&D for Explosive Ordnance Disposal units. The role involved debugging embedded firmware and analysing mechanical failure points in mission-critical hardware.

  • Teleoperation systems analysis
  • Reliability engineering for hostile environments
July 2024
HSBC
Canary Wharf, London

Spring Insight Programme (Quant Stream)

Selected for the Quantitative Analysis stream. Gained exposure to modelling complex financial systems and handling large, noisy datasets using statistical methods.

2021
AT Medics
London

Clinical Data Administrator

Managed the integrity of sensitive clinical datasets for a large primary healthcare provider. Optimised data governance protocols to eliminate operational backlogs.