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Erdal Pekel is an emerging researcher specializing in advanced X-ray computed tomography (CT) systems, with a particular focus on integrating robotics to push the boundaries of tomographic imaging. His most notable contribution is the development of an innovative CT setup that incorporates a seven-degree-of-freedom robotic arm as a sample holder, enabling flexible, non-standard acquisition trajectories that go far beyond the limitations of conventional rotating-stage systems. This foundational work, published in 2022, has already garnered 12 citations, reflecting its immediate relevance to the imaging community. Building on this platform, Pekel has continued to advance the field through subsequent research on runtime optimization of acquisition trajectories and spherical scanning paths, addressing practical challenges such as beam-hardening artifacts and prolonged measurement durations that arise with complex samples. His work on path planning and robot control algorithms demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging mechanical engineering, computer science, and imaging physics. Collectively, his growing body of research positions him as a promising innovator in next-generation CT instrumentation, with implications for industrial inspection, materials science, and medical imaging applications.