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Dr. Neila Mezghani Ben Romdhane is a leading expert in the modeling and advanced control of parallel robotic manipulators, with a particular focus on the Par4 robot. Her research addresses the fundamental challenges of these complex systems, including the notoriously difficult forward kinematic model (FKM) and the development of robust control strategies for high-speed, precise motion. Dr. Ben Romdhane’s major contributions lie in pioneering new geometric models, such as the application of the modified Denavit-Hartenberg method to parallel robots, and in advancing sliding mode control (SMC) theory. She has introduced novel terminal and non-singular fast terminal sliding mode controllers that overcome traditional limitations like singularities and ensure rapid, robust convergence, even under uncertain system dynamics. Her work has garnered over 30 citations, with her 2018 paper on the new forward kinematic model of the Par4 being her most cited. By systematically comparing classic computed torque control with robust SMC, she has provided critical insights into the performance trade-offs essential for practical robot control. Dr. Ben Romdhane’s research is pivotal for the next generation of agile, reliable industrial robots.