Islam S. M. Khalil
University of Twente, German University in Cairo, Sabancı Üniversitesi
Papers
33
Total Citations
1,026
H-Index
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About
Islam S. M. Khalil is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of medical robotics, magnetic actuation, and micro/nanorobotics, whose work is reshaping the future of minimally invasive medicine. His research centers on the design, fabrication, and control of bio-inspired microrobots — including helical swimmers and robotic sperms — driven by external magnetic and acoustic fields. Khalil's highly cited 2020 review on magnetic actuation in bio/soft robotics (333 citations) has become a foundational reference in the field, comprehensively mapping how electromagnetic and permanent-magnet systems enable precise robot control at multiple scales. A defining thread in his work is the application of helical microrobots to combat thrombosis: his studies on mechanical rubbing of blood clots using magnetically actuated helical robots (collectively exceeding 260 citations) offer a compelling, drug-free alternative to thrombolytic therapy, reducing risks of chemical side effects. His biomimetic sperm-driven microrobots further demonstrate his creativity in translating biological locomotion strategies into functional medical devices. With over 870 cumulative citations, Khalil's contributions are driving microrobotics from laboratory curiosity to clinically relevant technology, making him an influential voice in next-generation healthcare robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Magnetic Actuation Methods in Bio/Soft Robotics333 citations · 2020
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- 5Magnetic propulsion of robotic sperms at low-Reynolds number74 citations · 2016
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- 9In vitro validation of clearing clogged vessels using microrobots29 citations · 2016
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