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Komal Sahu is a rehabilitation researcher whose work sits at the intersection of stroke recovery, telerehabilitation, and robotic-assisted therapy. Focusing primarily on improving outcomes for individuals following stroke, Sahu has made significant contributions to understanding how home-based robotic interventions can expand access to high-quality rehabilitation for patients who face geographic, socioeconomic, or logistical barriers to traditional clinical care. Sahu's most influential work includes the landmark 2015 study on telerehabilitation and depression after stroke, which has garnered over 205 citations, and the widely recognized HAAPI (Home Arm Assistance Progression Initiative) Trial, cited over 130 times, both of which demonstrated the feasibility and clinical benefit of combining robotic therapy with home exercise programs in randomized controlled settings. Earlier contributions, including the 2012 Home Stroke Rehabilitation and Monitoring System Trial (57 citations) and a 2013 case study application (33 citations), helped lay the empirical groundwork for this approach. Collectively, Sahu's research has shaped how clinicians and policymakers think about scalable, patient-centered stroke rehabilitation, championing technology-driven solutions that meaningfully improve upper extremity function and quality of life for underserved populations.