Cailin Ng

Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore

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Cailin Ng is a researcher at the forefront of robotic ear surgery, specializing in the delicate mechanics of middle ear interventions. Her work focuses on optimizing surgical precision for treating otitis media with effusion (OME), a common pediatric condition. Ng’s most cited paper, "Optimization of the penetrative path during grommet insertion in a robotic ear surgery" (2019, 13 citations), introduces a novel approach to minimizing trauma to the tympanic membrane (TM) during grommet placement using the Ventilation Tube Applicator. By modeling the nonlinear contact forces between the surgical device and the TM, her research enables safer, more controlled insertion paths. In her related work, "Precision Motion Control using Nonlinear Contact Force Model in a Surgical Device" (2019, 4 citations), Ng advances force-feedback control strategies that enhance the robot’s ability to adapt to tissue resistance in real time. Her contributions are pivotal for translating robotic assistance into routine ENT procedures, reducing the risk of iatrogenic injury. With a growing citation footprint, Ng is establishing herself as a key innovator in surgical robotics, bridging the gap between theoretical force models and clinical applications in otology.