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Ahmet Tekin is a pioneering otologic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, genetics, and minimally invasive hearing restoration. His primary research areas include robot-assisted cochlear implantation (RACIS), the genetic basis of inner ear malformations, and advanced surgical techniques for deafblindness. Tekin’s landmark contribution is his leadership in the first-in-human study of the HEARO® robotic system for autonomous inner ear access in cochlear implantation—a breakthrough that has already garnered 52 citations and promises to revolutionize precision in skull base surgery. He has also characterized a novel pathogenic variant in the POU3F4 gene linked to incomplete partition type III (IP-III) deafness, directly paving the way for innovative surgical interventions. His comparative work on fiber-delivered CO2 laser versus electrocautery in transoral robotic tongue base surgery (30 citations) further demonstrates his commitment to optimizing surgical outcomes. More recently, Tekin has addressed the unique challenges of cochlear implantation in patients with OPA1 mutations causing deafblindness, emphasizing the profound quality-of-life impact of this dual sensory loss. With a growing portfolio of high-impact publications and a focus on next-generation robotic procedures, Tekin is shaping the future of otologic surgery.