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Flaminia Ferri is a researcher whose work bridges the critical intersection of robotics, human-computer interaction, and surgical innovation. Her key research areas include human-robot teaming for disaster response and the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Ferri’s major contribution lies in designing, developing, and deploying systems that enable effective collaboration between humans and robots in high-stakes, chaotic environments. Her seminal paper, "Designing, developing, and deploying systems to support human–robot teams in disaster response" (2014, 71 citations), details the outcomes of the EU-funded NIFTi project, which pioneered intelligent, collaborative robots capable of working alongside human first responders. This work has been foundational for the field of search-and-rescue robotics. Demonstrating her versatility, Ferri also made a significant impact in surgical research with her systematic review, "Minimally Invasive Approach in the Setting of ALPPS Procedure" (2019, 47 citations), which critically evaluated laparoscopic techniques for a complex liver surgery. Her ability to apply rigorous systems-thinking to both life-saving robotics and surgical practice marks her as a notable contributor to technologies that directly enhance human capability and safety.