Jaouad Abari

Jaouad Abari is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. He holds a Doctorate and Master's degrees from the same institution. His research focuses on advancing cochlear implant surgery through robotic technologies and image-guided approaches, with a particular emphasis on minimizing surgical trauma and optimizing patient outcomes. He has conducted pioneering work in robotic cochlear implantation, noise exposure mitigation during surgery, and bibliometric analyses of cochlear implant research trends.

Key research interests include:

• Cochlear Implantation Techniques
• Medical Robotics in Otolaryngology
• Surgical Trajectory Optimization
• Bibliometric Analysis of Medical Innovations

His recent publications explore topics such as robotic drilling noise reduction, image-guided cochlear implant placement, and entirely robotic cochlear implant surgeries. These studies highlight his contribution to developing next-generation surgical methods for hearing restoration.

Recipient of the CEORL-HNS 2024 scholarship award, Dr. Abari has presented his findings at international conferences including the B-ORL Annual Congress and Mini Ear Course Nijmegen. His work bridges engineering advancements with clinical practice to improve surgical precision and patient care in otology.