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Nabila Hamdi is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical microrobotics, with a primary focus on developing minimally invasive techniques for clearing blood clots. Her work centers on the use of magnetically actuated helical robots to mechanically rub and dissolve clots, offering a safer alternative to chemical thrombolytic agents. Hamdi’s major contributions include demonstrating the efficacy of mechanical rubbing under ultrasound guidance, as well as modeling and validating this approach in vitro and ex vivo. Her most cited paper, “Mechanical Rubbing of Blood Clots Using Helical Robots Under Ultrasound Guidance” (84 citations), highlights a novel method to mitigate side effects associated with clot lysis. She has also advanced magnetic localization and control of these robots, as seen in her 2019 work (70 citations), enabling precise navigation in superficial blood vessels. With over 270 total citations across her key publications, Hamdi’s research has significantly impacted the development of safer, robot-assisted treatments for vascular occlusions. Her innovative use of helical propulsion and real-time imaging positions her as a leading figure in the next generation of targeted, non-pharmacological clot removal technologies.