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Khaled Zied is a robotics and automation researcher whose work spans two critical applied domains: hazardous environment robotics and construction automation. His most significant contribution — the development of a multi-arm mobile robot for nuclear decommissioning tasks (2007, 82 citations) — established him as a notable figure in teleoperated robotic systems for dangerous environments. This pioneering work drew inspiration from the human arm's dexterity and manoeuvrability to design a sophisticated two-arm mobile platform capable of performing complex operations in radiologically hazardous settings, a challenge of considerable engineering and safety importance. Beyond nuclear applications, Zied has made meaningful contributions to construction robotics, exploring both the technical development of robotic systems for tool deployment in hazardous construction environments and the broader decision-making frameworks surrounding their adoption. His work on graphical programming for construction robots and comprehensive feasibility analysis models reflects a pragmatic concern for bridging the gap between technological capability and real-world implementation. By integrating economic analysis with simulation tools, he helped equip industry decision-makers with rigorous methods for justifying robotic investment. With a body of work presented across multiple ISARC proceedings, Zied's research has consistently addressed the practical challenges of deploying intelligent robotic systems where human safety is paramount.