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Zhan Fan Quek is a leading researcher in haptic feedback, robotic teleoperation, and human-robot interaction. His work focuses on developing innovative sensory substitution techniques that enhance the operator's experience and performance in remote manipulation tasks. Quek's most impactful contribution is his pioneering research on using cutaneous skin stretch as a substitute for kinesthetic force feedback, a concept detailed in his highly cited 2013 paper (66 citations). He has also made significant strides in robot safety, demonstrating the use of capacitive skin sensors for collision detection and impact force reduction (36 citations). In the domain of surgical robotics, Quek has conducted critical kinematic analyses comparing teleoperated and open needle driving, revealing how teleoperation dynamics affect surgeon performance and learning (31 citations). His development of a 6-degree-of-freedom tactile device that conveys force and torque information through skin deformation (29 citations) further underscores his expertise in creating intuitive haptic interfaces. With a total of over 190 citations across his published works, Quek's research is instrumental in making teleoperation more immersive, safer, and more effective for applications ranging from minimally invasive surgery to human-friendly robotics.