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Mihaela Mocan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cardiac rehabilitation and assistive robotics, whose work is transforming how cardiovascular patients recover after surgery. Her primary research areas include telerehabilitation systems, robotic exoskeletons, and virtual reality-enhanced therapy for cardiac patients. Dr. Mocan’s major contributions center on developing home-based rehabilitation platforms that integrate robotic modules with VR technology, enabling patients to perform guided upper-limb exercises remotely after open-heart surgery or sternotomy. Her most cited work, "Home-Based Robotic Upper Limbs Cardiac Telerehabilitation System" (2022, 15 citations), proposes a novel strategy for combining existing equipment with new robotic and VR modules to improve patient motivation and adherence. She also led a randomized controlled trial protocol (2021, 9 citations) evaluating a VR-enhanced robotic exoskeleton for early post-sternotomy rehabilitation. Her 2019 survey (10 citations) highlighted the growing need for robotic assistance in cardiac care for aging populations, noting that over a third of global deaths are due to cardiovascular disease. With a total of over 40 citations across her key papers, Dr. Mocan is establishing herself as a leader in creating accessible, technology-driven solutions that reduce re-hospitalization and improve functional capacity in cardiac patients.