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Gilbert Masengo is a robotics and rehabilitation engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, exoskeleton technology, and neural interfaces. Over more than a decade of scholarly contribution, Masengo has established himself as a leading voice in the development and control of lower limb exoskeleton robots, with a particular focus on advancing mobility solutions for individuals living with paralysis, spinal cord injuries, and other motor dysfunctions. His most influential work, a 2023 comprehensive review of lower limb exoskeleton robots and cooperative control strategies, has garnered 66 citations, reflecting its broad impact on the field. This paper critically mapped emerging trends and identified key challenges in human-robot interface design. His earlier 2016 study on modeling and control systems for rehabilitation exoskeletons laid important theoretical groundwork, accumulating 30 citations and helping shape subsequent research directions. More recently, Masengo has ventured into brain-computer interface (BCI) research, exploring how EEG signals and virtual reality can enhance active neurological participation during rehabilitation — a promising frontier in personalized recovery. Across his body of work, Masengo consistently bridges mechanical design, intelligent control, and neuroscience, championing technology that meaningfully restores human movement and dignity.