Papers
9
Total Citations
150
H-Index
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About
Khalid Tantawi is a prominent researcher specializing in industrial robotics, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies. His work sits at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and engineering education, making him a versatile voice in both technical and pedagogical discourse. Tantawi's most influential contribution, "Advances in Industrial Robotics: From Industry 3.0 Automation to Industry 4.0 Collaboration" (2019, 75 citations), established him as a leading authority on the evolution of collaborative robotics and AI-driven automation. This work, alongside his investigations into smart manufacturing's status in the United States (21 citations), helped frame national conversations about closing the gap between American industry and global competitors in Germany, the EU, and Korea. His more recent scholarship pushes further into emerging frontiers, examining the industrial metaverse and intelligentization as hallmarks of next-generation manufacturing (19 citations). Beyond technology, Tantawi demonstrates a commitment to workforce development, exploring post-pandemic STEM education reform and the effectiveness of train-the-trainer robotics workshops. His work on integrating entrepreneurial thinking into engineering curricula reflects a holistic vision — one where technical excellence and innovative mindset go hand in hand to shape the future of industrial society.
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- 2Status of Smart Manufacturing in the United States21 citations · 2019
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- 4Smart Manufacturing12 citations · 2023
- 5Status of Smart Manufacturing in the United States10 citations · 2019
- 6INVESTIGATION OF THE POST-PANDEMIC STEM EDUCATION (STEM 3.0)6 citations · 2022
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