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Jamaludin Jalani is a prominent robotics and control systems researcher whose work spans robotic manipulation, compliant control, and human-robot interaction. His research has made significant contributions to the development of safer, more adaptive robotic systems, with a particular focus on multifingered robot hands, adaptive grippers, and advanced control methodologies. Jalani's most influential work includes a widely cited 2016 overview of Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) technology (57 citations), which has become a valuable reference for researchers implementing low-cost tactile sensing solutions. His investigations into 3-Finger Adaptive Robot Grippers — examining grasping analysis and PID-based force control — have advanced practical robotic manipulation capabilities. A recurring theme throughout his research is compliant control, where he has pioneered applications of Integral Sliding Mode Control (ISMC) and fuzzy logic approaches to ensure safe physical human-robot interaction, work developed partly in collaboration with the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. His earlier contributions include robust trajectory control for underactuated robot fingers and kinematics analysis of industrial manipulators, demonstrating breadth across both theoretical and applied robotics. With over 190 cumulative citations across his most recognized works, Jalani's research continues to inform advances in intelligent robotic systems and safe automation technologies, making him a valuable reference for students exploring robotics control and sensing.