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Salim Rostami is a leading figure in the field of semiconductor manufacturing automation, with a focused expertise in the scheduling and control of cluster tools. His most significant contribution lies in addressing the critical challenge of **residency constraints**—the strict timing limits on how long a wafer can remain in a processing module after fabrication. Rostami pioneered optimal scheduling techniques for dual-arm robots in these complex, reconfigurable environments. His seminal 2001 paper, "An optimal periodic scheduler for dual-arm robots in cluster tools with residency constraints," has garnered **161 citations**, establishing the foundational framework for this problem. He further advanced the field by integrating **buffer modules** into his residency-aware scheduling, as detailed in his 2004 work. By developing algorithms that simultaneously maximize throughput while respecting these stringent timing constraints, Rostami has provided essential solutions that directly impact the efficiency and yield of modern semiconductor fabrication. His work remains a cornerstone for researchers and engineers designing the next generation of automated manufacturing systems.