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Marinos Yiannakou is a biomedical engineer and robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of medical robotics, MRI-guided interventions, and focused ultrasound (FUS) therapy. His research has made significant contributions to the development of MRI-compatible robotic systems designed to precisely navigate focused ultrasound transducers for minimally invasive therapeutic applications. Among his most notable achievements is the design and validation of an MRI-guided focused ultrasound robotic system for animal experimentation, which has garnered 26 citations, alongside a companion system specifically engineered for bone cancer pain palliation through thermal ablation, cited 24 times. These systems represent meaningful advances in non-invasive cancer treatment technology. Yiannakou has also contributed innovative coupling mechanisms enabling top-to-bottom FUS transducer access — critical for treating uterine fibroids — as well as a versatile multipurpose MRI-compatible positioning device adaptable across multiple clinical applications. His 2017 work on control software for MRI-compatible robotic FUS systems further demonstrates his holistic approach, addressing both hardware and software challenges in this specialized field. Collectively, Yiannakou's research has helped lay essential groundwork for safer, more precise image-guided interventional robotics, making his portfolio particularly valuable for students pursuing medical robotics, therapeutic ultrasound, or clinical engineering careers.