M. Amin Karami

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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M. Amin Karami is a leading researcher in bio-inspired robotics and structural dynamics, with a focus on developing novel mechanisms for locomotion and safe human-robot interaction. His work bridges theoretical optimization and experimental validation, particularly in the realm of self-assembling and swimming structures. His most-cited paper, "Analytical structural optimization and experimental verifications for traveling wave generation in self-assembling swimming smart boxes" (2015, 23 citations), introduces a pioneering approach where piezoelectric patches generate traveling waves on a structure, enabling it to mimic the undulatory motion of a Mackerel fish. This work laid the foundation for a new class of autonomous, swimming robots. Karami further advanced physical human-robot interaction with his 2018 paper (15 citations) on a variable stiffness mechanism, which uses magnetic preloading to suppress unintended forces, enhancing safety and robustness in collaborative robotics. His earlier work on self-assembling swimming smart boxes (2014) established the core concept of using structural mode shapes for bio-inspired propulsion. With a growing citation record, Karami’s contributions are shaping the future of soft robotics and adaptive mechanical systems, offering elegant solutions to complex challenges in locomotion and interaction.