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Katherine L. Poggensee is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, biomechanics, and human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on developing and optimizing wearable robotic systems that enhance human mobility and balance. Her most impactful contribution is the highly cited paper "On human-in-the-loop optimization of human–robot interaction" (2024, 105 citations), which advances methods for personalizing exoskeleton and prosthetic control to individual users. Poggensee also explores novel approaches to fall prevention, as demonstrated in her proof-of-concept study on "Light-Weight Wearable Gyroscopic Actuators Can Modulate Balance Performance and Gait Characteristics" (2023), which investigates how control moment gyroscopes can influence postural stability. Her research extends to dynamic robotic control, including work on "Ball Juggling on the Bipedal Robot Cassie" (2020), showcasing her ability to bridge theoretical control strategies with real-world robotic multitasking. Through her innovative use of human-in-the-loop optimization and wearable actuation, Poggensee is shaping the future of assistive technologies that improve safety and mobility for individuals with balance impairments.