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Dr. Manohar Bance is a leading otologist and neurotologist whose research sits at the intersection of auditory neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and surgical robotics. His major contributions center on improving cochlear implant surgery by understanding the biomechanics of the inner ear. Through detailed micro-CT imaging, he has pioneered methods to predict scala tympani volume and electrode insertion forces, directly informing the design of robotic-assisted surgical tools that minimize mechanical trauma and preserve residual hearing. His work on the impact of insertion speed, depth, and robotic assistance on intracochlear pressure has been synthesized in a highly cited scoping review of 125 studies. Beyond hearing restoration, Dr. Bance has innovated in neuroprosthetics, developing electrochemically actuated microelectrodes for minimally invasive peripheral nerve interfaces—a breakthrough with 87 citations that promises safer diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. He has also applied robotic semi-automated transcranial Doppler to assess cerebrovascular autoregulation in post-concussion syndrome, linking brain injury to hearing dysfunction. With over 150 publications and numerous grants, Dr. Bance’s work is reshaping how we approach neural interface surgery, from the cochlea to the cortex.