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Prabhat Pathak is a leading researcher at the intersection of wearable robotics, smart materials, and personalized human-machine interaction. His work focuses on developing adaptive, lightweight robotic systems that can safely augment or restore human motor function. Pathak’s major contributions include the invention of selectively stiffening garments enabled by cellular composites—a novel approach that provides human-scale structural support without sacrificing wearability, addressing a critical trade-off in exoskeleton design. He has also pioneered personalized, machine learning-based control frameworks for wearable robots that dynamically adapt to individual movement variability, significantly improving arm function in people with upper limb disabilities. His most-cited papers, including works from 2022 and 2025, have already garnered over 20 citations, reflecting growing interest from the robotics and rehabilitation communities. Pathak’s research stands out for its practical focus on real-world usability, balancing supportiveness with transparency during daily tasks. His work is poised to influence the next generation of assistive technologies, making wearable robots more effective and comfortable for diverse users.