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Alireza Hadi is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans rehabilitation robotics, smart actuator systems, and autonomous inspection technologies. Best known for his pioneering contributions to shape memory alloy (SMA)-actuated devices, Hadi has fundamentally advanced the design of lightweight, adaptive robotic systems that bridge the gap between engineering innovation and real-world human benefit. His most celebrated contribution, the ASR Glove — a wearable hand exoskeleton actuated by shape memory alloys — has garnered 78 citations and demonstrated that rehabilitation devices need not sacrifice mobility for functionality. This work, alongside his force and motion control refinements published in 2018, established him as a leading voice in assistive and rehabilitative robotics. His lower limb rehabilitation robot, designed with careful attention to undesirable patient limb torques, further underscores his commitment to clinically meaningful engineering. Hadi has also made significant strides in pipe inspection robotics, developing adaptable crawlers and miniature inspection robots capable of navigating complex infrastructure — work spanning from 2005 through 2020 that collectively exceeds 95 citations. His continuum robotic modules and SMA-actuated systems reflect a consistent vision: intelligent, compact machines capable of operating in challenging, constrained environments. Across more than 400 total citations, Hadi's research represents a cohesive and impactful career at the intersection of mechatronics, control systems, and human-centered robotics.