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Chiho Lim is a rising researcher at the intersection of robotic surgery, human factors, and cognitive ergonomics. Her work focuses on quantifying the mental workload and physiological demands placed on surgeons during robotic-assisted procedures. In her highly cited 2023 study, Lim demonstrated that physiological metrics—such as heart rate variability and eye tracking—can reliably measure surgical difficulty and multi-task requirements, offering a more objective alternative to traditional self-reported surveys. This foundational work has garnered 19 citations and set the stage for her 2025 investigation into expert surgeons’ neural activity during live robotic surgeries. By moving beyond end-of-procedure questionnaires, Lim’s research reveals the dynamic nature of cognitive load, providing real-time insights that could enhance surgical training and patient safety. She has also extended her expertise to human–robot collaboration in manufacturing, developing production scheduling models that account for ergonomic fatigue and simultaneous cooperation. With a growing citation footprint and a clear trajectory toward improving human performance in high-stakes environments, Chiho Lim is a key voice in the future of surgical robotics and human–robot interaction.