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Pallab Datta’s research lies at the intersection of biomechanics, soft tissue interaction, and advanced manufacturing for biomedical applications. His work primarily focuses on understanding the mechanical behavior of biological soft tissues during surgical procedures, particularly needle insertion for minimally invasive surgeries (MIS), biopsies, and percutaneous interventions. Datta has made significant contributions by developing force models that enable the fabrication of hollow channels inside viscoelastic gel structures—a critical step toward creating vascularized tissues and enclosed microfluidic devices for tissue engineering. His experimental studies on robotically controlled needle insertion have provided quantitative insights into the forces involved, improving the precision and safety of MIS. With over 60 citations across his most-cited works, including a comprehensive survey on needle–tissue interaction (18 citations) and a novel fabrication method for gel-based channels (31 citations), Datta’s research is shaping the future of surgical robotics and regenerative medicine. His work is particularly notable for bridging the gap between theoretical force modeling and practical, application-driven outcomes in biomedical engineering.
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