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Masaya Hagiwara is a pioneering researcher in the field of microrobotics and biomedical engineering, with a particular focus on magnetically actuated microtools and their applications in cellular manipulation. His most celebrated contribution, the on-chip magnetically actuated robot with ultrasonic vibration for single cell manipulations (2011), has garnered 177 citations and introduced a transformative approach to reducing friction in microfluidic environments by applying piezoelectric-induced ultrasonic vibration — enabling unprecedented precision in single-cell handling. Building on this foundation, Hagiwara advanced the field further with his work on high-speed magnetic microrobot actuation using fine V-groove surfaces (2012), demonstrating how surface engineering could dramatically improve microrobot performance within lab-on-chip systems. His research consistently addresses a critical challenge in modern biomedicine: replacing skill-dependent manual cell procedures with reliable, high-throughput, and repeatable robotic alternatives. By integrating MEMS technology with microfluidic chip design, Hagiwara has helped lay the groundwork for next-generation biomedical tools capable of revolutionizing cellular diagnostics and therapeutics. His body of work reflects a sustained commitment to bridging the gap between robotics engineering and life sciences innovation.