Metin Sitti is a highly accomplished professor, researcher, and scientist, with a distinguished career working at the forefront of nanorobotics and microsystems engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tokyo and is currently the Director of the Physical Intelligence Department at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart. He is also a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and is recognized internationally for his interdisciplinary research in robotics, materials science, and biomedicine. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of small-scale robotics, including the ERC Advanced Grant and Best Automation Paper Award.

Throughout his career, Sitti has been committed to conducting groundbreaking research on microrobotic systems, including developing new methods for microrobotic assembly and manipulation, exploring novel materials for microrobots, and investigating the integration of biological systems with microrobots. He has published over 200 scientific papers in high-impact journals and has served as an advisor and reviewer for various international research institutions.

Sitti is also a highly sought-after speaker and has delivered numerous keynote speeches and presentations at conferences and academic institutions worldwide. He is passionate about inspiring and educating the next generation of researchers in the field of microrobotics and serves as a mentor to numerous students and young professionals.