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Chowdhury Mohammad Masum Refat is a pioneering researcher in the emerging field of biohybrid robotics, specializing in the development and control of insect cyborgs—living insects integrated with electronic control modules. His work focuses on leveraging the natural sensory and locomotive abilities of insects, particularly cockroaches, to create agile, miniature robots for critical applications such as search and rescue (SAR) missions and environmental monitoring. Refat’s major contributions include advancing teleoperated locomotion across international borders, as demonstrated in his 2022 study linking Japan and Bangladesh (15 citations), and developing feedback control systems for autonomous navigation without external motion capture (14 citations). He has also explored multi-cyborg formations for collaborative object transportation and non-invasive mechanical stimulation techniques to refine locomotion control. With a growing citation impact, Refat’s research addresses key challenges in cyborg navigation, such as overcoming insects’ natural cornering behavior, and pushes the boundaries of international collaboration in robotics. His innovative work positions him at the forefront of biohybrid systems, offering transformative solutions for disaster response and exploration.