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Mohd Faisal is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of haptic robotics, digital twin technology, and the emerging metaverse. His work focuses on enabling realistic physical interactions—specifically touch and handshakes—within virtual environments, a critical frontier for next-generation remote collaboration and immersive experiences. Faisal’s most cited paper, “Digital Twin Haptic Robotic Arms: Towards Handshakes in the Metaverse” (2023, 12 citations), introduces a novel design for underactuated robotic hands that can replicate the sensation of a handshake, bridging the gap between physical and digital presence. He further advances this domain with “Underactuated Digital Twin’s Robotic Hands with Tactile Sensing Capabilities for Well-Being” (2023, 8 citations), integrating tactile feedback to enhance user well-being during virtual interactions. His forward-looking review, “Haptic Network Protocols: A Comprehensive Review and Directions for Next-Gen Metaverse Applications” (2025), systematically addresses the critical challenge of low-latency data transmission for haptic feedback, essential for applications like robotic surgery. With a growing citation footprint, Faisal is establishing himself as a key contributor to making the metaverse not just visual, but tactile and emotionally resonant.