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T. Nagarajan is a researcher whose work bridges robotics, biomechanics, and smart materials, with particular focus on underwater robotics and rehabilitation engineering. His investigations into gliding robotic fish, notably examining wing aspect ratio effects on locomotion performance, contribute to the growing field of bio-inspired underwater vehicles that combine the energy efficiency of underwater gliders with the agility of robotic fish — work that has garnered 6 citations since its 2015 publication. A significant thread of Nagarajan's research centers on Shape Memory Alloys (SMA), a class of intelligent materials capable of returning to their original form under thermomechanical stimulation. He has applied this technology innovatively to medical rehabilitation, designing SMA-actuated Stewart platforms for ankle-foot therapy and exploring Continuous Passive Motion systems for rehabilitation phases. His 2016 work on heat-treated SMA for early mobilization in rehabilitation has attracted 5 citations, while his Stewart platform studies each earned 4 citations. Together, these contributions reflect Nagarajan's commitment to translating advanced materials science and computational fluid dynamics into practical solutions spanning underwater exploration and clinical rehabilitation technology.