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Akib Zaman is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, public health, and information technology. He is best known for developing cost-effective robotic solutions to real-world challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. His most cited paper, "UVC-PURGE: A Novel Cost-Effective Disinfection Robot for Combating COVID-19 Pandemic" (33 citations), introduced an affordable autonomous robot that uses UVC light for surface disinfection, overcoming the limitations of static lamps and chemical methods. This work directly addressed the urgent need for safe, efficient, and scalable sanitation in healthcare settings. Zaman also contributed to space robotics with "Phoenix: Towards Designing and Developing a Human Assistant Rover" (23 citations), a project aimed at advancing rover design for planetary exploration. Additionally, his exploratory study "ICT Intervention in the Containment of the Pandemic Spread of COVID-19" (14 citations) provided a critical SWOT analysis of how information and communication technologies were leveraged during the global health crisis. Through these contributions, Zaman demonstrates a commitment to applying engineering and ICT to pressing societal problems, from pandemic response to space exploration.