Basma Bashir Hasanen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Science and Technology at Zewail City, Giza, Egypt, in 2019. She later pursued a Master of Science degree in Robotics and Mechanical Engineering from Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE, graduating in 2022.
She is currently a Research Associate at the Khalifa University Center for Autonomous Robotic Systems (KUCARS), Abu Dhabi, UAE. Her research focuses on the design and control of supernumerary robotic limbs, robotic wearable assistive devices, tactile sensing in robotic manipulators, and utilizing robotic grippers for marine applications. Previously, she worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at Khalifa University. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant in the Aerospace and Renewable Energy Engineering Department at UST Zewail City, Egypt.
Basma's research has been widely recognized, with publications in prestigious journals such as IEEE Sensors and conferences like IROS and IEEE RO-MAN. She continues to advance her research in robotics and mechanical engineering, contributing to innovations in human-machine interaction and assistive technologies.
After a stroke, many face challenges with hand and finger movements, impeding basic tasks like holding objects due to conditions like hemiplegia. To aid these individuals, supernumerary robotic limbs have been developed to either augment the functioning limb or provide additional support for the impaired one. This research is twofold: developing the assistive technology and implementing user-centric evaluation methods, prioritizing the patient's experience.
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