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R.K.P.S. Ranaweera is a leading researcher in wearable robotic technologies, specializing in exoskeletons and prosthetic devices designed to augment human capability and improve quality of life. Their work spans industrial ergonomics, rehabilitation, and assistive robotics, with major contributions including the development of ChairX, a robotic exoskeleton chair that provides sitting assistance for industrial workers in crouched postures (24 citations), and Anthro-X, an anthropomorphic lower extremity exoskeleton for power assistance (17 citations). Ranaweera has also pioneered advanced prosthetic solutions like HyPro, a multi-DoF hybrid-powered transradial prosthesis enabling five grasping patterns (12 citations), and iGrasp Hand, a biomimetic transradial hand with a novel clutching mechanism (5 citations). Their research on the C-JAE ankle exoskeleton (12 citations) and HipExo for load lifting (5 citations) demonstrates a commitment to addressing real-world musculoskeletal challenges. With a scoping review on exoskeletons for manual handling (7 citations) and foundational work on muscle activity monitoring for human-robot interaction, Ranaweera’s impactful portfolio—totaling over 90 citations—positions them as a key innovator in making wearable robotics safer, more intuitive, and more effective for both industrial and clinical applications.