Current Members
Postdoctoral Fellow – Robot Assisted Surgery
Andrew is our Postdoctoral Fellow and lab manager at the Surgical Robotics Laboratory. He leads the Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (RAMIS) projects in collaboration with the Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics centre (SuPER) at the Montreal General Hospital. His research includes multi-robot control with teleoperated surgical tools and haptic feedback. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) on safe robot teleoperation for neurological rehabilitation; his master’s in Biomedical Engineering at Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana (Mexico City) on sensors and actuators for exercise physiology; and his bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico.
Master of Science Candidate – Soft Sensors
Navid is a distinguished Master of Science candidate at the Surgical Robotics Laboratory and a Research Assistant at the Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics Centre (SuPER) at the McGill University Health Centre. His research focuses on the field of shape sensing, with a primary application in the domain of soft surgical robots, particularly in the context of minimally invasive procedures. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (Tehran, Iran). His academic and professional journey showcases his passion for advancing the surgical robotics field and contributing to advancing healthcare technology.
Master of Science Candidate – Haptics
Aiden is a distinguished Master of Science candidate at the Surgical Robotics Laboratory and currently serves as a Research Assistant at McGill University’s Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics Center (SuPER). He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (Tehran, Iran). His research focus is on force rendering and haptic feedback, particularly in the context of Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgeries (RAMIS). His active involvement in collaborative research at SuPER and the Surgical Innovation Program at the Department of Experimental Surgery at McGill University underscores his dedication to advancing precision in surgical interventions through cutting-edge technologies.
Alumni
Master of Science – Soft Sensors
Tannaz Torkaman is a Mechanical Engineer contributing her expertise to FemTherapeutics since 2021. Her journey in biomechanical engineering commenced during her second master’s program at Concordia University, where she deepened her understanding and skills in soft sensors for surgical instruments. She was an integral part of the Surgical Innovation Program, a prestigious initiative with collaborative efforts amongst top universities in Montreal.
Master of Science – Soft Actuators
Salar Taki graduated in 2023 as a M.Sc. at the Surgical Robotics Laboratory. He worked as a research assistant at McGill University’s Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics Center (SuPER). His research includes soft actuators, as well as catheter design and development for Minimally Invasive Surgery. His earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) with over 10 years of experience in the medical device industry, including work at Siemens Healthineers and Pega Medical.
Doctor of Philosophy – Robot-Assisted Cardiovascular Intervention
Amir Hooshiar is an Assistant Professor, Edwards Distinguished Scientist, and the Director of Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics Centre (SuPER), at the Department of Surgery, McGill University. He specializes in the development of surgical robots and associated technologies such as surgical planning and navigation, sensing and actuation with smart materials, learning-based modelling and control of surgical robots.
