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Marina Keller is a specialist in advanced electrical machine design, with a particular focus on transverse flux machines (TFMs) and their applications in robotics and electric vehicles. Her research has made significant contributions to the development of permanent magnetic excited transverse flux machines, pioneering their use as high-torque, low-speed joint drives in articulated six-axis robotic arms for service robotics. Keller's work spans the full engineering cycle — from initial parametric design and optimization through finite element method (FEM) modeling, experimental validation, and prototype development — demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical impact. Among her most cited contributions, her 2016 design paper has attracted 22 citations, establishing foundational methods for TFM optimization in robotic joints, while her 2017 experimental validation study (17 citations) provided critical empirical verification of these models. Her 2018 paper on 3D magnetic flux loss calculation (14 citations) advanced understanding of power density optimization in novel machine topologies. More recently, her 2022 work on spatially distributed, gear-integrated TFMs highlights her continued innovation in compact, application-specific machine design. Keller's research is particularly valuable for engineers and students working at the intersection of electric motor design, robotics, and sustainable mobility.