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Aidana Massalimova is a rising leader in the field of robotic spine surgery, where her work is driving a paradigm shift from purely geometric precision toward surgeon-like autonomous behavior. Her primary research focuses on the integration of non-radiative sensing—particularly force, vibration, and bioelectrical feedback—with robotic systems to enhance surgical accuracy and safety. Massalimova’s most impactful contribution is her pioneering work on robot-assisted ultrasound (US) reconstruction for spine surgery. Her 2023 paper on this topic, which has already garnered 26 citations, details the transition from benchtop development to pre-clinical validation, demonstrating the robustness of a system that provides three-dimensional, radiation-free guidance for spinal procedures. This work directly addresses a critical need for safer, real-time imaging alternatives in the operating room. Additionally, her comprehensive 2023 systematic review on non-radiative, non-visual spine sensing (7 citations) has become a foundational resource for researchers exploring the next generation of surgical feedback mechanisms. Through these contributions, Massalimova is not only advancing the technical capabilities of surgical robotics but is also laying the groundwork for a future where machines can perceive and respond to the surgical environment with unprecedented sophistication.