Papers
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Total Citations
251
H-Index
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About
Adel Razek is a distinguished researcher whose work bridges the fields of piezoelectric robotics, electromagnetic compatibility, and image-guided medical technologies. He is best known for pioneering the development of traveling wave piezoelectric robots — compact, innovative systems that harness the mechanical vibrations of piezoelectric materials to achieve precise locomotion. His landmark 2013 paper, "A Traveling Wave Piezoelectric Beam Robot," has garnered 83 citations, while subsequent work extending this concept to two-dimensional planar motion (2018, 68 citations) and investigating the influence of piezoelectric patch placement (2015, 46 citations) has firmly established him as a leading authority in miniature robotic actuation. Beyond robotics, Razek has made meaningful contributions to medical technology, examining electromagnetic compatibility in near-body medical devices and advancing image-guided surgical and pharmacotherapeutic procedures, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and minimally invasive care. His most recent publications explore the broader potential of piezoelectric actuation and sensing in high-precision medical therapeutics, demonstrating an evolving research vision that connects fundamental physics with real-world clinical applications. With a cumulative citation record spanning robotics, biomedical engineering, and electromagnetic systems, Razek's interdisciplinary contributions continue to inspire both emerging researchers and established practitioners alike.
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Top Papers
- 1A traveling wave piezoelectric beam robot83 citations · 2013
- 22-D Traveling Wave Driven Piezoelectric Plate Robot for Planar Motion68 citations · 2018
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- 5Locomotion principles for piezoelectric miniature robots12 citations · 2010
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