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About
Abdul Ghaffar is a leading researcher in the development of advanced optical fiber and tactile sensing technologies for robotics and human-machine interaction. His work focuses on creating simple, low-cost, and highly functional sensors that overcome the complexity and integration challenges of traditional designs. Ghaffar’s major contributions include pioneering two-dimensional displacement and angle measurement sensors based on the macro-bending effect in polymer optical fibers, achieving over 43 and 28 citations respectively for these foundational designs. He has also developed dynamic rotational sensors for robot movement assessment (15 citations) and fiber optic sensors for 3-D orientation in robotic systems (12 citations). Expanding into tactile sensing, Ghaffar has designed soft capacitive arrays for three-axis pressure measurement (9 citations) and a 3-D tactile array for incipient slip detection in dexterous manipulation (5 citations). His recent work on a capacitive bimodal flexible sensor for proximity and pressure sensing (2025) further demonstrates his commitment to reconfigurable, high-robustness sensing solutions. With a growing citation impact and a focus on practical, real-world applications, Ghaffar is shaping the future of intelligent sensing for robotics.
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