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Qiuyang Qian is a rehabilitation engineer and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and post-stroke motor recovery. Specializing in upper limb neurorehabilitation, Qian has made significant contributions to the development and clinical validation of electromyography (EMG)-driven neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)-robotic systems designed to restore voluntary motor function following stroke. Qian's most influential work, garnering over 100 citations, introduced an integrated EMG-NMES robotic arm capable of simultaneously training the elbow, wrist, and fingers — a notable advance over single-joint approaches. Subsequent randomized controlled trials compared proximal versus distal robotic support strategies and evaluated the added value of NMES over purely robotic training, collectively accumulating over 100 additional citations and providing rigorous clinical evidence guiding therapeutic design choices. Particularly noteworthy is Qian's focus on translational research — examining whether laboratory-proven robotic interventions maintain their effectiveness when deployed in real-world clinical settings, a critically underexplored dimension of rehabilitation science. Through a combination of device innovation and evidence-based clinical investigation, Qian's research has meaningfully advanced the practical adoption of intelligent robotic rehabilitation, offering both clinicians and patients more targeted, effective pathways to motor recovery after stroke.