N. MALHOTRA

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N. Malhotra is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical robotics and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), with a primary focus on advancing minimally invasive neurosurgery. Their work centers on two critical challenges: developing compact, highly maneuverable robotic platforms for single-port procedures, and creating smart sensor systems for real-time tissue characterization during brain surgery. Malhotra’s most notable contribution is the design of a single-port dual-arm robotically steerable endoscope for neurosurgical applications (2025, 8 citations), which addresses the fundamental trade-off between miniaturization and dexterity in single-incision surgery. This work promises to reduce patient trauma while improving surgical access to deep brain regions. Complementing this, Malhotra led the development of a piezoresistive MEMS-based force sensor integrated into a steerable probe (2024, 8 citations), designed specifically for identifying brain tumor margins during resection. This sensor technology represents a significant step toward real-time, intraoperative tissue differentiation, potentially improving the completeness of tumor removal while preserving healthy brain tissue. Malhotra’s dual focus on robotic hardware and sensor integration positions them as a key innovator in next-generation neurosurgical tools, with their work already garnering attention for its potential to transform clinical outcomes in brain cancer surgery.