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Jinsook Roh is a leading researcher in neuromuscular control and rehabilitation engineering, whose work centers on understanding how the central nervous system coordinates muscle activity through the lens of muscle synergies. Her major contributions lie in translating this modular control theory into practical applications for stroke rehabilitation, robotics, and sports science. Her highly cited 2018 systematic review on the feasibility of muscle synergy outcomes (96 citations) established a foundational framework for clinical and technological adoption, while her 2021 study directly addressing the utility of synergies for stroke recovery (50 citations) has shaped rehabilitation protocols. Roh’s innovative work includes designing novel experimental setups for studying upper limb intermuscular coordination and developing computational models of closed-chain arm-robot dynamics in OpenSim. Her recent pilot study on muscle synergy-guided human-machine interaction (2025) demonstrates that such interventions can improve neuromuscular coordination and reduce motor impairment post-stroke, marking a significant step toward patient-specific robotic therapy. With over 170 total citations, Roh’s research bridges neuroscience, biomechanics, and assistive technology, offering transformative insights for restoring motor function after neural injury.