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Izhar Ul Haq is a robotics and rehabilitation engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, human-machine interfaces, and advanced control systems. His research primarily focuses on two critical domains: wearable robotic walk-assist devices and force myography (FMG)-based prosthetic control systems, both aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities. Haq's most influential contribution, his 2019 work on compliance control of robotic walk-assist devices using integral sliding mode control (16 citations), addressed the pressing challenge of making assistive robotics both affordable and culturally accessible, with particular attention to underserved populations in low-income countries. His subsequent work on adaptive compliance control further refined wearable mobility solutions, garnering 10 citations. In the domain of prosthetics, Haq has made significant strides in FMG technology as a viable alternative to surface electromyography. His 2023 studies on FMG armbands for upper limb gesture classification — collectively accumulating nearly 20 citations — demonstrate his commitment to developing practical, wearable human-machine interfaces for amputee rehabilitation. Through his diverse yet cohesive body of work, Haq has established himself as an emerging voice in accessible assistive robotics, bridging technological innovation with real-world clinical and socioeconomic needs.