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Saeed Sokhanvar is a leading researcher in the intersection of haptic feedback, tactile sensing, and robotic-assisted surgery, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive procedures. His most cited work, *Tactile Sensing and Displays: Haptic Feedback for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotics* (2012, 23 citations), provides a foundational framework for integrating touch-based feedback into surgical robotics, addressing a critical gap in surgeon–tool interaction. Sokhanvar’s contributions extend to robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary intervention (2019, 9 citations), where he explores how robotic systems can enhance precision in cardiac procedures. He also tackles the translational hurdles of medical devices, as seen in his work on clinical and regulatory challenges (2012, 4 citations), which outlines the FDA approval process for robotic surgery systems—a vital resource for engineers and clinicians. His earlier innovations include a micromachined multifunctional tactile sensor for MIS graspers (2007, 2 citations) and a wide-range force feedback mechanism for catheter insertion in mitral valve repair (2009, 2 citations). Through these efforts, Sokhanvar has shaped the development of safer, more intuitive surgical tools, bridging engineering and clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.