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Dr. Meigen Liu is a pioneering figure in neurorehabilitation, whose work centers on restoring upper limb function after stroke through innovative robotic and brain-machine interface (BMI) technologies. His major contributions lie in developing and validating quantitative robotic assessments, such as the KINARM Exoskeleton, to precisely measure reaching movements and proprioception in hemiparetic patients—offering objective insights beyond traditional clinical scales. He has also advanced BMI-based neurorehabilitation, demonstrating that the brain’s plastic potential can be harnessed to drive recovery even in severe paralysis. Among his most cited works, a 2015 paper on robotic measures of reaching (79 citations) established the clinical utility of these tools, while a 2019 study on sensorimotor connectivity after neurofeedback (49 citations) revealed how motor exercise reshapes brain networks. His 2022 review on BMI neurorehabilitation (25 citations) and a 2012 paper on HANDS therapy (22 citations) further underscore his leadership in translating neuroscience into practical therapies. Notably, Liu’s development of a shoulder exoskeleton for BMI-triggered rehabilitation (2018) targets the most severely impaired patients, reflecting his commitment to pushing boundaries. With over 200 cumulative citations, his work is reshaping post-stroke recovery, offering hope for restoring meaningful movement where once there was none.