Bonaventure Ip

Shatin Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Papers

3

Total Citations

102

H-Index

3

About

Bonaventure Ip is pioneering the use of micro/nanorobots for minimally invasive intravascular therapy, with a focus on treating life-threatening conditions like stroke and thromboembolism. His work centers on designing untethered miniature robots capable of navigating the complex, submillimeter-scale segments of the blood vessel network—a frontier where traditional catheters fail. Ip’s major contributions include the development of tPA-anchored nanorobots for precise arterial recanalization (72 citations), and a novel technique for rapid blood clot removal via remote delamination and magnetization of clot debris (20 citations). His comprehensive review on the translational pathway of these miniature robots from bench to clinical trials (10 citations) further underscores his leadership in the field. By addressing the critical engineering and clinical design principles needed for real-world application, Ip is helping to bridge the gap between cutting-edge microrobotics and practical stroke treatment, offering new hope for patients with previously inoperable vascular blockages.

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3
H-Index
3
Papers
102
Total Citations
34
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
tPA-anchored nanorobots for in vivo arterial recanalization at submillimeter-scale segments
72 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 23
🏛 Institutions: Shatin Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong

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