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Ligia Munteanu is a researcher whose work spans robotics, haptic interfaces, surgical simulation, and intelligent control systems. Her contributions bridge the gap between advanced computational modeling and practical medical and robotic applications, reflecting a sustained commitment to solving real-world engineering challenges. Among her most notable contributions is her work on haptic teleoperation of the NAO robotic hand, where she employed neural networks to achieve dynamic gain mapping — a technically sophisticated solution to a challenging human-robot interface problem. Alongside this, Munteanu has made significant strides in medical robotics, particularly in modeling flexible needle insertion into the human liver for robotic-assisted tumor treatment. Her application of Cosserat (micropolar) elasticity theory to describe needle-tissue interaction represents a theoretically rigorous and innovative approach to surgical navigation. Earlier in her career, Munteanu contributed foundational work in tactile sensing and 3D shape recognition for dexterous robotic hands, demonstrating a long-standing interest in sensory intelligence in robotics. More recently, her exploration of differential dynamic logic for hybrid surgeon-robot cooperative systems underscores her growing focus on formal control verification in medical contexts. With citations spanning robotics, biomechanics, and intelligent systems, Munteanu's work offers valuable insights for researchers working at the intersection of robotics and healthcare technology.