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Zin Mar Aung is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotic surgery and craniofacial aesthetics, with a focus on robot-assisted craniotomy and facial bone contouring. Her work addresses critical challenges in surgical precision and safety, particularly for Asian populations. Aung’s major contributions include developing and validating novel human-machine interactive robotic systems for craniotomy, demonstrated through beagle model experiments that established spatial motion safety constraints and cooperative control protocols. Her 2021 study on robot-assisted craniotomy animal experiments (13 citations) and her 2022 review of esthetic facial bone contouring surgery in Asians (13 citations) are among her most impactful works, collectively garnering over 50 citations. Notably, she has advanced the first robot developed for facial contouring surgery, reporting interim results from a large-sample randomized controlled trial. Aung’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering safer, more accurate alternatives to traditional manual techniques. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers in surgical robotics, craniofacial surgery, and human-robot interaction, highlighting a future where robotic assistance enhances both functional and aesthetic outcomes in complex cranial procedures.