Fangshi Zhu

University of Houston, John Lewis Partnership (United Kingdom)

Papers

Total Citations

407

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Fangshi Zhu is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, specializing in robotic exoskeletons for gait recovery after stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI). Their seminal work, "The H2 robotic exoskeleton for gait rehabilitation after stroke" (2015, 347 citations), demonstrated early clinical efficacy of powered exoskeletons in restoring walking function, establishing a foundational benchmark for robot-assisted therapy. Zhu further advanced the field by integrating brain-machine interfaces with robotic gait training, as shown in their 2018 study on neural decoding of robot-assisted gait (47 citations), which revealed how cortical adaptations can be measured during rehabilitation. Their case study on combining exoskeletons with body-weight unweighing for tetraplegia (13 citations) highlighted the potential for long-term physical and psychological benefits in non-ambulatory SCI patients. Collectively, Zhu’s work bridges robotics, neuroscience, and clinical practice, offering scalable solutions for motor recovery. Their high-impact contributions have shaped modern rehabilitation protocols, making them a pivotal figure in assistive technology and neurorehabilitation.