Khoa Mai

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Khoa Mai’s research lies at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and motor recovery, with a focus on how targeted brain circuits and robotic interventions can restore function after stroke. His most cited work, a 2013 study on the dorsal premotor (PMd) circuit, demonstrated that engaging this specific brain region can causally improve motor outcomes in post-stroke paresis—a finding that has shaped subsequent neuromodulation and rehabilitation strategies. This paper, with 18 citations, remains a foundational reference for researchers exploring circuit-specific therapies. Mai also contributed to a 2009 study examining how baseline motor status influences the efficacy of robotic therapy after stroke, a critical insight for personalizing rehabilitation protocols. By bridging neuroimaging, robotics, and clinical assessment, his work has helped define which patients benefit most from targeted interventions. Though his citation counts reflect a focused, early-career impact, the conceptual contributions—particularly linking premotor cortex engagement to motor gains—have influenced both clinical trial design and mechanistic studies in stroke recovery. For students and researchers, Mai’s work exemplifies how combining rigorous neuroanatomical reasoning with translational tools can refine rehabilitation science.