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Timotej Kodek is a biomechanics researcher whose work centers on understanding the intricate mechanics of the human upper extremity, particularly the hand, arm, and shoulder during movement. His major contributions lie in developing novel, robot-assisted methods for quantifying human motion and biomechanical properties. Kodek pioneered a technique for estimating hand preshaping during grasping, using all five fingers to analyze prehension—a study that remains his most cited work with 47 citations. He further advanced the field by creating identification techniques that evaluate body segment parameters and joint torques from manipulator-hand contact forces and arm kinematics, enabling precise, non-invasive measurement of static and dynamic biomechanics. His research on quantifying passive moments at the shoulder and elbow, often using industrial robots to impose controlled movements, has provided foundational data for understanding joint stiffness and muscle contributions during flexion-extension. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 100 across his key papers, Kodek’s work has significantly influenced rehabilitation robotics, ergonomics, and the design of assistive devices. His innovative integration of robotics with biomechanical analysis represents a notable achievement, offering a reproducible framework for studying human movement with unprecedented accuracy.