Career Summary
Biography
Dr Taylor Young is an Associate Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the University of Newcastle. He completed a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours) at the University of Newcastle in 2019 and was awarded his PhD in Electrical Engineering in January 2026.
His research focuses on flexible and soft robotic systems, with a particular interest in sensing, modelling, and control of compliant mechanisms. His work integrates electromagnetic sensing, embedded systems, and control techniques to improve the performance and functionality of soft and flexible robotic actuators.
Dr Young is a member of the University of Newcastle’s Precision Mechatronics Lab, where he contributes to research in advanced sensing and control systems for robotic and mechatronic devices. In addition to his research activities, he teaches within the Electrical and Electronic Engineering program and supervises undergraduate engineering projects.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- 3D Modelling
- Control
- Modelling
- Programming
- Robotics
- Soft Robotics
Languages
- English (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 400799 | Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics not elsewhere classified | 100 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
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| Associate Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Engineering Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2023 - 31/12/2023 | Research Associate | School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Conference (2 outputs)
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| 2025 |
Young TR, Yong YK, Fleming AJ, 'Data-Driven Inverse Control of Pneumatic Soft Robotic Actuators with On-Off Valves: Simulated Performance', 2025 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics, ICM 2025 (2025) [E1]
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| 2021 |
Young TR, Xavier MS, Yong YK, Fleming AJ, 'A Control and Drive System for Pneumatic Soft Robots: PneuSoRD', 2021 IEEE/RSJ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTELLIGENT ROBOTS AND SYSTEMS (IROS), 2822-2829 (2021) [E1]
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Journal article (2 outputs)
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| 2025 |
Young TR, Yong YK, Fleming AJ, 'Multivalve Configuration for Soft Robotics: Overcoming the Trade-Off Between Speed and Accuracy in Pneumatic Systems', Robotics Reports, 3 (2025)
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| 2022 |
Xavier MS, Tawk CD, Zolfagharian A, Pinskier J, Howard D, Young T, Lai J, Harrison SM, Yong YK, Bodaghi M, Fleming AJ, 'Soft Pneumatic Actuators: A Review of Design, Fabrication, Modeling, Sensing, Control and Applications', IEEE ACCESS, 10, 59442-59485 (2022) [C1]
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Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2026 | Young T, 'Improving the speed and accuracy of pneumatic soft robotic actuators' | Open Research Newcastle |
Mr Taylor Young
Position
Associate Lecturer
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
| taylor.young@newcastle.edu.au |