Craig M. Shakarji

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Craig M. Shakarji is a leading researcher in metrology and coordinate metrology, with a particular focus on the development of standards and algorithms for dimensional measurement. His major contributions include pioneering work on the mathematical foundations of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and the development of robust algorithms for fitting geometric primitives to coordinate measurement data. Shakarji is perhaps best known for his influential 2007 paper, "Development of tools for measuring the performance of computer assisted orthopaedic hip surgery systems" (13 citations), which advanced the application of metrology in medical robotics. His work has been instrumental in shaping international standards, including ASME Y14.5 and ISO 1101, and his algorithms are widely used in industrial coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). With over a decade of research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Shakarji has earned recognition for bridging theoretical metrology with practical, high-impact applications in manufacturing and healthcare. His contributions continue to guide engineers and researchers in achieving unprecedented precision in measurement science.