Simona Celi
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Simona Celi is a leading researcher in cardiovascular biomechanics and surgical robotics, with a focus on improving minimally-invasive cardiothoracic interventions. Her work bridges computational modeling and physical simulation to enhance the safety and efficacy of soft robotic instruments in delicate surgical environments. In her highly cited 2020 study (34 citations), Celi developed advanced constitutive anisotropic hyperelastic formulations to model biomechanical interactions between soft tissue and soft robotic tools—a critical step toward more realistic surgical simulations and better robot control. She also pioneered patient-specific virtual and physical simulation platforms for evaluating surgical robot movability in single-access, robot-assisted cardiothoracic surgery (2017). By integrating personalized anatomical data with robotic kinematics, her research enables surgeons to preoperatively assess instrument dexterity and access constraints, reducing intraoperative risks. Celi’s contributions are shaping the next generation of soft robotic systems for cardiovascular applications, where precision and tissue preservation are paramount. Her work is particularly impactful for students and researchers interested in the intersection of computational biomechanics, patient-specific modeling, and surgical robotics.
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