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Stefan Gerlach is a biomedical engineer and medical robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic systems, radiation therapy, and minimally invasive procedures. His research has made significant contributions to the development and clinical translation of robotic ultrasound-guided radiotherapy, particularly for prostate cancer treatment using stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). His early work establishing the feasibility of robotic ultrasound guidance for prostate SBRT — now among his most cited contributions with 18 citations — laid the groundwork for subsequent studies optimizing robot setup and integrating AI-driven planning approaches. Gerlach has also advanced robotic radiosurgery through CNN-based beam generation and adaptive replanning strategies for real-time motion compensation, demonstrating both technical depth and clinical awareness. Beyond oncology, he has pioneered collaborative robotic biopsy systems featuring haptic feedback and trajectory guidance, improving needle placement safety in high-risk contexts including infectious post-mortem tissue sampling during the COVID-19 pandemic — a striking example of his ability to apply robotics to urgent medical challenges. His comprehensive review of robotic systems in radiotherapy and radiosurgery further underscores his role as a synthesizing voice in this rapidly evolving field, accumulating over 100 citations across his body of work.