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Jolanda Kluin is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cardiovascular engineering and thoracic surgery, whose work is redefining the future of artificial organ replacement. Her primary research areas include total artificial heart (TAH) development, soft robotics for medical implants, and augmented reality (AR) in minimally invasive surgery. Kluin’s most significant contribution is her visionary concept of a soft robotic total artificial hybrid heart, which addresses the critical biocompatibility and size limitations of traditional mechanical hearts by combining soft robotic actuation with bio-inspired inner linings. This work, along with her investigations into compact fluidic transmission systems, has garnered over 60 citations and positions her at the forefront of next-generation cardiac devices. In parallel, she has advanced thoracic surgery through her 2024 study on AI-assisted augmented reality for robotic lung surgery, demonstrating the technological feasibility of dynamic 3D-model tracking during deformable organ procedures. Her systematic review on AR in minimally invasive surgery further solidifies her impact, with nearly 50 combined citations. Kluin’s research, published in high-impact journals, offers a compelling vision: a future where soft robots can match the performance of donor hearts, and AI-enhanced AR guides surgeons with unprecedented precision.