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Fatimah Ibrahim is a leading researcher in biomedical engineering, specializing in wireless power transfer systems, medical robotics, and augmented reality. Her most significant contributions lie in advancing wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE), a minimally invasive technology for diagnosing small bowel diseases such as cancer and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. She pioneered a stable, high-efficiency wireless power transfer system using a modified Helmholtz coil, addressing critical power limitations that hindered capsule endoscopy’s diagnostic capabilities—her 2016 paper on this system has garnered 122 citations. Her comprehensive 2014 overview of wireless power transmission in WCE, cited 102 times, remains a foundational reference in the field. Ibrahim also optimized inductive coupling designs for robotic capsules, manipulating core materials and load impedance to enhance power transfer efficiency. Beyond medical devices, she explores augmented reality for robot arm control, integrating virtual feedback to improve precision. Her work bridges engineering and clinical needs, directly impacting the reliability of life-saving diagnostic tools. With over 240 citations across her top papers, Ibrahim is recognized for solving practical challenges in medical robotics, making her a pivotal figure in next-generation endoscopic technologies.