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S. Parameswaran is a robotics researcher whose work bridges bio-inspired design and practical surgical innovation. His primary research areas include underwater robotics, minimally invasive surgical robotics, and tele-operated systems for resource-constrained environments. Parameswaran’s most notable contribution is his pioneering work on fish-inspired underwater robots, where he developed a design based on the natural propulsion mechanisms of fish to address the challenges of gravity and water resistance in underwater locomotion. This foundational paper, though early in its citation impact, represents a creative approach to biomimetic robotics. He has also made significant strides in surgical robotics, particularly through the optimisation of an Active Remote Centre of Motion (RCM) mechanism, which enhances the precision of laparoscopic surgery by minimising the required extracorporeal workspace. More recently, Parameswaran has focused on making tele-operated surgical robots accessible in resource-limited settings, as demonstrated in his 2020 case study on designing a six-degree-of-freedom system. With a total of seven citations across his most-cited works, Parameswaran’s research stands out for its practical, application-driven approach, aiming to solve real-world problems in both aquatic exploration and global healthcare.