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Kourosh Zareinia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science. His research is centered on advancing robotic systems for medical applications, particularly in neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and microsurgery. He leads the Haptics and Telerobotics Laboratory (HapTel), fostering innovation in human-robot interaction and surgical robotics.
Research Interests: Dr. Zareinia's work spans Medical Robotics, Haptics, Telerobotics, Surgical Robotics, Virtual Fixtures, Smart Surgical Tools, and Haptic Hand Controllers. He aims to enhance surgical precision, reduce training time, and improve patient outcomes through robotic standardization. His research addresses the growing demand for cost-effective, high-quality healthcare driven by an aging population.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in instrumented surgical tools, quantification of tool-tissue interactions, and haptic feedback systems for both microsurgery and teleoperated systems. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, often in collaboration with medical experts to ensure real-world applicability.
Scientific Contributions:
- Developed force-sensing surgical instruments for quantifying interaction forces.
- Evaluated haptic hand-controllers for surgical robotics.
- Designed hybrid haptic feedback for teleoperated hydraulic systems.
- Explored applications in live-line maintenance and skill assessment.
Advising and Grants: Dr. Zareinia is available to supervise graduate students and leads the Haptics and Telerobotics Laboratory (HapTel). While specific grants are not listed, his research is likely supported through partnerships with medical institutions and engineering funding bodies, given the translational nature of his work. He teaches key courses such as Mechanics of Machines (MEC 411) and Robotics (ME8130).
Laboratory: He directs the Haptics and Telerobotics Laboratory (HapTel), a research group dedicated to developing and testing advanced robotic systems for medical and industrial teleoperation, with a strong emphasis on human-in-the-loop control and sensory feedback.
