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Omar Ben Dali is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the intersection of wearable sensing technology, human motion analysis, and assistive robotics. His research focuses primarily on the development of advanced piezoelectric and piezoresistive sensors — many fabricated using 3D printing — for applications in gait analysis, force myography, and human-machine interaction. By leveraging additive manufacturing techniques, Ben Dali has pioneered cost-effective, customizable sensor solutions that bring sophisticated biomechanical measurement capabilities closer to real-world clinical and robotic applications. His most impactful contribution to date is a 3D-printed piezoelectric PLA-based insole for gait event detection, which has garnered 26 citations since its 2024 publication, reflecting strong community interest in sensorized footwear for lower-limb wearable robotics. Complementing this, his work on ferroelectret-based force myography for motion intention detection — with 17 citations — addresses a critical challenge in exoskeleton and rehabilitation device control. Additional contributions include a low-creep piezoresistive force sensor designed for robotic end-effectors. Collectively, his publications signal a growing influence in the fields of smart sensing and assistive technology, making him a researcher to watch as wearable robotics continues to advance.