Aleksandar Zivanovic
Imperial College London, Middlesex University, CREATe Centre, Royal College of Art
Papers
14
Total Citations
324
H-Index
9
About
Aleksandar Zivanovic is a pioneering figure in medical robotics, best known for his groundbreaking work in MRI-compatible surgical systems and autonomous medical devices. His research spans three core areas: MRI-guided interventional robotics, haptic sensing for autonomous procedures, and human-robot interaction. Zivanovic’s most notable contribution is the development of a robotic system for autonomous blood sampling (71 citations), which uses force/position profiling to locate veins—a concept that laid the foundation for modern automated phlebotomy. He further advanced the field by creating modular, MRI-compatible robotic components (47 citations) that can operate safely within the high magnetic fields of MRI scanners, enabling real-time guidance for prostate biopsy procedures (32 citations). His work on MR-image guided prostate biopsy using piezoceramic motors (46 citations) demonstrated the feasibility of performing precise interventions inside closed-bore scanners. Beyond clinical robotics, Zivanovic has explored expressive human-robot interaction and even built a cybernetic sculptor inspired by Edward Ihnatowicz’s pioneering work. With over 300 total citations, his research continues to influence the design of safe, MRI-compatible surgical robots and autonomous diagnostic tools.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A robotic system for blood sampling71 citations · 2000
- 2A Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compatible Manipulators in Surgery49 citations · 2006
- 3A Modular Approach to MRI-Compatible Robotics47 citations · 2008
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- 7The development of a cybernetic sculptor10 citations · 2005
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- 9A Racket-Based Robot to Teach First-Year Computer Science9 citations · 2014
- 10The Development of a Haptic Robot to Take Blood Samples from the Forearm9 citations · 2001