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Dr. Chunli Wan is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and assistive robotics, with a focused expertise on robotic-assisted gait training for neurological recovery. Her work primarily investigates how exoskeleton and robot-assisted technologies can restore motor function and physiological health in patients with stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI). Dr. Wan’s major contributions include pioneering evidence on the REX exoskeleton’s ability to improve balance and lower limb function in sub-acute stroke patients, demonstrated through a pilot randomized controlled trial (49 citations). She has also advanced the field with a systematic review and meta-analysis quantifying the effects of robot-assisted gait training on cardiopulmonary function and lower extremity strength in individuals with SCI (6 citations). Her research bridges the gap between engineering and clinical practice, offering data-driven protocols for integrating robotics into rehabilitation. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Wan’s work is shaping standards for post-stroke and SCI rehabilitation, providing critical insights for clinicians and researchers aiming to optimize recovery through technology. Her studies are essential reading for those exploring the intersection of robotics, neuroplasticity, and functional restoration.