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Michele Di Lecce is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, medical devices, and intelligent materials, with a focus on magnetically actuated systems for minimally invasive surgery. His work addresses critical challenges in surgical navigation, particularly for complex interventions in neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary procedures. Di Lecce’s major contributions include pioneering the integration of fiber reinforcement within magnetically actuated soft continuum robots, a breakthrough that enhances dexterity and access to previously unreachable anatomical locations (20 citations). He also developed an evolutionary inverse material identification method using metaheuristic algorithms, enabling bespoke characterization of soft materials under high deformation—a vital tool for accurate nonlinear material modeling in soft robotics (10 citations). More recently, his research on breathing compensation in magnetic robotic bronchoscopy introduces shape-forming strategies to account for dynamic bronchial tree motion, advancing autonomous navigation while minimizing tissue contact (6 citations). This work is pivotal for making robotic bronchoscopy safer and more effective. With a growing citation record and a clear translational impact, Di Lecce is shaping the future of intelligent, adaptive surgical robots.