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Bizhe Bai is a leading researcher in surgical robotics and computer vision, with a primary focus on advancing soft-tissue tracking for robotic surgery. Their most notable contribution is the development of the SurgT challenge, a benchmark that standardizes the evaluation of soft-tissue trackers—a critical component for enhancing precision in minimally invasive procedures. This work, published in 2023, has already garnered 23 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on the field. Bai’s research addresses the complex problem of tracking deformable tissues in real-time, enabling safer and more accurate robotic-assisted surgeries. By establishing rigorous performance metrics and datasets, they have provided the research community with a vital tool for comparing and improving tracking algorithms. Beyond this, Bai’s broader work integrates deep learning and biomechanical modeling to push the boundaries of autonomous surgical systems. Their contributions are shaping the next generation of surgical robots, where reliability and adaptability are paramount. For students and researchers, Bai’s efforts exemplify how targeted benchmarks can accelerate innovation in high-stakes medical applications.