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Nirut Naksuk is a leading researcher in humanoid robotics, specializing in whole-body motion control and human-to-robot movement transfer. His seminal work, "Whole-body human-to-humanoid motion transfer" (38 citations), addresses the fundamental challenge of replicating human-like motions in humanoid robots despite biomechanical discrepancies. Naksuk's innovative contributions include the development of the Zero Moment Point (ZMP) manipulability ellipsoid (20 citations), which extends traditional balance criteria by integrating robot dynamics with manipulator manipulability—a concept that has become foundational for stable locomotion. His iterative approach to trajectory generation (19 citations) further advanced the field by demonstrating that minimizing angular momentum at the center of mass is critical for maintaining dynamic balance during walking. Beyond humanoids, Naksuk has contributed to industrial robotics through adaptive control schemes for SCARA robots (13 citations), showcasing his versatility. His work on movement prioritization for whole-body trajectory generation (12 citations) has enabled humanoid robots to coordinate center of mass, foot, and hand movements during complex manipulation tasks. With over 100 total citations, Naksuk's research continues to influence both academic studies and practical applications in humanoid locomotion and control.