Jung Ah Lee

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Jung Ah Lee is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and assistive technologies for individuals with neurological impairments. Her work focuses on improving mobility and quality of life for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and older adults through innovative robotic exoskeletons and orthotic devices. In her highly cited 2020 study (67 citations), she conducted a pivotal comparison of energy efficiency and patient satisfaction between traditional knee-ankle-foot orthoses and the ReWalk robotic exoskeleton in paraplegic patients, demonstrating the superior metabolic economy and user preference for robot-assisted gait. This work has informed clinical guidelines for SCI rehabilitation. Additionally, her pioneering pilot study on EMG-based exoskeleton training (15 citations) showed that just four weeks of intensive active-resistive training can significantly improve muscle strength and reduce antagonist cocontraction in older adults, offering a promising intervention for age-related sarcopenia. Lee’s research uniquely bridges engineering design with rigorous clinical evaluation, directly addressing real-world usability and physiological outcomes. Her contributions are shaping the next generation of patient-centered robotic rehabilitation, making her a key figure in the field.