Hooi Siang Kang

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Dr. Hooi Siang Kang is a pioneering researcher in advanced manufacturing and marine robotics, with a focus on solving real-world industrial and environmental challenges. His work centers on two key areas: automating high-volume labour-intensive manufacturing processes and developing self-healing mechanisms for underwater robotic vehicles. In his influential 2020 paper on manufacturing automation, Dr. Kang systematically identified the critical barriers to transitioning from manual to automated production, offering a framework that has garnered 10 citations and shaped industry best practices. His equally notable contribution to underwater robotics introduced a novel self-healing mechanism that autonomously responds to damage, temporarily preserving watertight integrity—a breakthrough with 9 citations that addresses a long-standing vulnerability in subsea operations. Most recently, Dr. Kang has expanded into environmental robotics, authoring a comprehensive 2025 review on robotic sampling of marine microplastics, signaling his commitment to leveraging automation for ecological monitoring. His work bridges the gap between theoretical innovation and practical deployment, making him a key figure in both manufacturing efficiency and resilient robotic systems.