Dalma Valverde-Alania

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Dalma Valverde-Alania is a leading researcher in the field of assistive robotics and rehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on developing functional upper-limb prostheses for individuals with below-elbow amputations. Her most-cited work, *"A Robotic Prosthesis as a Functional Upper-Limb Aid: An Innovative Review"* (2021, 26 citations), addresses a critical gap in the literature: the fragmented and scattered nature of information available for prosthesis development and construction. By synthesizing diverse studies and proposing unified design characteristics, Valverde-Alania has provided a foundational roadmap for engineers and clinicians, streamlining the path from research to practical, accessible devices. Her contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between academic innovation and real-world application, emphasizing user-centered design and functional restoration. With her work gaining traction in the rehabilitation robotics community, Valverde-Alania is establishing herself as a key voice in making advanced prosthetic technology more coherent, reproducible, and impactful for those who need it most.