معرفی
Gregory S. Fischer is the William Smith Dean's Professor of Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), with appointments in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. He leads the Automation and Interventional Medicine (AIM) Robotics Research Laboratory and directs the PracticePoint R&D Center for healthcare cyber-physical systems. His research focuses on medical robotics, MRI-compatible systems, and computer-integrated surgery. He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 2008. Key contributions include MRI-guided robotic systems for prostate biopsy, wearable exoskeletons for rehabilitation, and sensor-actuator technologies for closed-loop surgical interventions.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2008), Johns Hopkins University
- MSE in Electrical Engineering (2003), Johns Hopkins University
- BS in Mechanical Engineering & BS in Electrical Engineering (2002), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Research Interests:
Fischer’s work spans medical robotics, MRI-compatible mechatronics, image-guided surgery, and wearable assistive devices. His AIM Lab develops technologies to integrate real-time medical imaging with surgical procedures, emphasizing closed-loop systems. Notable projects include robotic systems for MRI-guided prostate biopsy and ultrasonic actuator designs for MRI environments.
Publications:
Recent work includes advancements in needle deflection compensation, markerless pose tracking for suturing, and clinical evaluation of robotic biopsy systems. His research often bridges robotics and clinical applications, with a focus on improving surgical accuracy and patient outcomes.
Awards & Honors:
- William Smith Dean’s Professor (2017)
- Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors (2019)
Grants & Labs:
Fischer directs the AIM Lab and PracticePoint, involving collaborations with hospitals and industry. His labs focus on translational research, with projects funded by NIH, NSF, and industry partnerships. Current efforts include MRI-compatible robotics, robotic-assisted thermal therapy, and neurosurgical navigation systems.
