Paolo Gallina is currently associate professor of Applied Mechanics at the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste, Trieste (Italy). He was visiting professor at the Ohio University in 2000/1. In 2002 he implemented a hands-on Mechatronic Laboratory for students in Engineering. In 2003 he implemented a Robotics Laboratory where he carries out his main research in robotics. In 2004 he was visiting professor at the Colorado University, at the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Packaging of Microwave, Optical and Digital Electronics, in order to collaborate on mechatronics and micromechanics fields. He was head of the Council for Students in Mechanical Engineering Degree from 2004 to 2008. Head of the master’s program: ”Safety and hygiene in the working environment” from 2006 to 2008. His interests are in vibrations, human-machine interfaces, and robotics.