About the Book
The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and haptics in the context of healthcare applications is useful for advancing the healthcare field. Through cutting-edge research, AI can be used for sensing systems and feedback technologies. Ultimately, it can be applied to advance rehabilitation robotics and telesurgery. As a result, real-world implementations of AI may revolutionize medical robots, diagnostics, and patient care. Thus, the convergence of AI and haptics is crucial for inspiring future collaboration and fostering global progress in healthcare technologies. Integrating AI With Haptic Systems for Smarter Healthcare Solutions advances the knowledge base in the rapidly evolving fields of medical robotics and haptic technologies. By addressing key challenges such as precision, security, and energy efficiency, it drives innovation in healthcare, improves patient outcomes, and contributes to interdisciplinary advancements across AI, robotics, and medicine. Covering topics such as augmented sensory perception, neuro feedback, and patient-centric healthcare systems, this book is an excellent resource for biomedical engineers, healthcare technologists, clinicians, surgeons, policymakers, professionals, researchers, scholars, academicians, and more.
About the Author :
Udit Mamodiya is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Research) at Poornima University in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. With a robust academic and professional background, he has significantly contributed to the fields of renewable energy sources, reliability analysis, expert systems, and decision support systems. Dr. Mamodiya has authored over 50 research papers indexed in prestigious databases such as SCI, Scopus, and UGC Care, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in his areas of expertise. Additionally, he has authored ten books published by national publishers, further enriching the academic community with valuable resources. An innovator at heart, Dr. Mamodiya holds an impressive portfolio of intellectual property, including 50 utility patents (both national and international) along with 20 design patents and copyrights. His entrepreneurial spirit is exemplified by securing ₹1 Crore in funding from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to establish the IDEA Lab at Poornima University, aimed at fostering innovation and research among students and faculty. With 12 years of experience in both teaching and industry, Dr. Mamodiya brings practical insights into his academic endeavors, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. As a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) member of the Smart India Hackathon, he plays a vital role in promoting technological innovation among students. Furthermore, he has organized over 10 conferences in collaboration with Scopus and other notable publication partners, enhancing the university & academic outreach and engagement. Dr. Mamodiya also serves as a guest editor for the International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research (IJEER), a Scopusindexed journal, where he contributes to the dissemination of cutting-edge research. His dedication to teaching and research has been recognized through numerous awards, including the prestigious Dr. Radhakrishnan Award for outstanding excellence in teaching and research, presented on Teacher’s Day in 2020. He also received the Global Outreach Education Award (GOREA) in 2019 for Excellence in Electrical Engineering & and the Asian Excellence Award (AEA) for & Outstanding Individual Achievements and Distinguished Services to the National 2018, Dr. Mamodiya was honored with the Global Education & Corporate Leadership Award (GECL) for & Best Academician at MIET, Meerut. Through his unwavering commitment to education and research, Dr. Udit Mamodiya continues to inspire students and colleagues alike, making a significant impact on the academic and technological landscape in India. Akhtar Kalam is the Academic Director of Texila College Australia, Melbourne. Concurrently, he is an Emeritus Professor at Victoria University (VU), Melbourne. He has been associated with Victoria University since 1984. He is a former deputy dean of the Faculty of Health, Engineering, and Science, head of engineering, and head of external engagement of the College of Engineering and Science. He is also the current Texila College Australia, Melbourne, Australia Academic Board Chair. In addition, he is the Editor in Chief of the Australian Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Further, he has Distinguished Professorship positions at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; MRS Punjab Technical University – Bhatinda, India; Crescent University – Chennai, India; VIT – Vellore and Chennai, India; 1 Omani institution and 5 Malaysian universities. He has vast experience in educational institutions and industry across four continents. He received his B.Sc. and B.Sc. Engineering from Calcutta University and Aligarh Muslim University, India. He completed his MS and Ph.D. at the University of Oklahoma, USA, and the University of Bath, UK. He has worked with Ingersoll Rand and other electrical manufacturers. He has held teaching appointments at the University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, and Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education, Rockhampton, Queensland. He has had international and national recognition for his research. He is the first to have received the John Madsen Medal from Engineers Australia in consecutive years 2016, 2019, and 2020. The John Madsen Medal is awarded for the best paper in Australia written by a current member of Engineers Australia and published in The Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Most recently, the prestigious ‘ACPE-CIGRE Outstanding Academic Award (2021) has highlighted his outstanding impact. The award recognizes an exceptional Australasian academic for outstanding career-long contributions to industry, teaching, and research in electric power engineering. On invitation, he regularly delivers lectures, works on industrial projects, and examines external theses (national and international). His major research interests are power system analysis, communication, control, protection, renewable energy, smart grid, cogeneration systems, and IEC61850 implementation. He has been actively teaching Energy Systems to undergraduates and postgraduates and providing professional courses to the industry in Australia and overseas. He regularly offers Continuing Professional Development and Master Class courses on Power System Protection, Renewable Energy, IEC61850, Cogeneration & Gas Turbine Operation, and PBL in engineering education to practicing engineers, the Energy Supply Association of Australia (ESAA), IDC Technologies, and Australian Power Institute (API). He also runs a postgraduate distance education program on Power System Protection for the ESAA. He has conducted research, provided industrial consultancy, published over six hundred publications in his area of expertise, and written over 29 books. More than 49 higher-degree research students have graduated under his supervision. He provides consultancy for major electrical utilities, manufacturers, and other industry bodies in his expertise. Professor Kalam is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Victoria (PEV), a Fellow of EA, IET, AIE, a Life Senior Member of IEEE, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE (Aus), and a member of CIGRE AP B5 Study Committee. Badre Bossoufi is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Faculty of Sciences, Fez, Morocco. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering (2012) with a focus on “Electrical & Power Electronics,” from the University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (Morocco), in collaboration with the University of Pitesti (Romania) and the University of Liege (Belgium). His research on “Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines using FPGA Digital Solutions” was supervised by Professors Mohammed Karim and Silviu Ionita. He earned his HDR (Habilitation to Direct Research) in 2016. Bossoufi has also completed specialized training in designing, developing, and managing online science courses through the AUF (Agency Universities Francophone). His academic background includes a Specialized Masters in Automated Industrial Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Physics. M. M. Awad , Ph.D., is a Professor at Mansoura University, Egypt, in the Mechanical Power Engineering Department. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland (2007), focusing on Two-Phase Flow Modeling in Circular Pipes, with research supported by NSERC, AIF, and Petro-Canada Inc. He also holds an M.Sc. and B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from Mansoura University. Dr. Awad's research interests include two-phase flow in porous media, heat transfer in wavy fins, and liquid-liquid two-phase flow. He has held academic positions at Mansoura University since 2000, including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Additionally, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Memorial University (2007-2009) and represented Mansoura University in a research collaboration with MIT and other Egyptian universities. Devendra Kumar Somwanshi is an experienced academic leader with over 17 years of professional expertise. He currently serves as the Registrar at Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, Rajasthan, where he played a key role in achieving the NAAC A+ accreditation and Autonomous status in 2024. Dr. Somwanshi has extensive experience in IQAC, NAAC, and NBA processes, ensuring rigorous compliance and driving institutional excellence. He has also contributed significantly to research and development initiatives as the M. Tech. Coordinator in the R&D Department. A Thapar University alumnus, he possesses strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, making him an invaluable asset to educational institutions.
