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J. Schoukens is a pioneering researcher in system identification and control theory, with a particular focus on frequency-domain methods and their applications in robotics and biomedical engineering. His major contributions include the development of advanced feedforward control strategies for flexible robotic systems, as demonstrated in his highly cited 1998 paper (76 citations) comparing trajectory tracking controllers for flexible robot arms, achieving high positioning accuracy and low tracking error. Schoukens also made significant strides in tactile sensing technology for robotic-assisted surgery, notably through his 2017 work on an improved tactile resonance sensor (34 citations) and subsequent research on real-time tissue differentiation using tactile sensor-based clustering (2018). His impact extends to the development of the Frequency Domain System Identification Toolbox for MATLAB (1994, 13 citations), a widely used resource that has enabled researchers to apply complex system identification techniques. With a career spanning decades, Schoukens has shaped modern approaches to system identification, bridging theoretical advances with practical implementations in robotics and medical devices. His work continues to inspire new generations of engineers and researchers in control systems and sensor technology.