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Basem F. Yousef’s research centers on the design and control of robotic systems for medical applications, with a particular focus on minimally invasive therapy and image-guided surgery. His major contributions include the development of a macro-robot manipulator that can precisely position and lock micro-robots and surgical tools, as well as a compact mechanism for manipulating instruments like therapy lasers and biopsy needles around a pivot point. Yousef also designed an ultrasound probe holder for prostate brachytherapy, enabling stable positioning and 3D tracking during image-guided procedures. His work extends beyond medicine to in-pipe inspection robotics, where he created a worm-like robot capable of dynamically adapting to pipe diameters ranging from 65mm to 220mm. With over 44 citations across his most-cited papers, Yousef’s innovations in surgical tool manipulation and medical robotics have laid groundwork for safer, more precise interventions. His designs emphasize practical integration into clinical workflows, making his contributions valuable for researchers and engineers advancing robot-assisted surgery and therapy.