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Sumayya Khalid is a prolific researcher whose work sits at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering, assistive robotics, and age-related healthcare technology. Her scholarship addresses some of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine, particularly motor recovery, cognitive decline, and independent aging. Through rigorous systematic reviews, Khalid has mapped the landscape of robotic and AI-driven interventions for populations ranging from stroke survivors to elderly individuals experiencing cognitive deterioration. Her most cited work, a 2021 systematic review on robotic assistive devices for upper limb rehabilitation (71 citations), offers a comprehensive evaluation of technologies helping patients recover motor function following stroke and spinal cord injury. Complementing this, her trilogy of reviews on cognitive training technologies — examining robots, AI, and computer-based interventions for aging populations — has collectively garnered over 110 citations, establishing her as a leading voice in this rapidly evolving field. Her 2020 review on foot drop rehabilitation (50 citations) further demonstrates her breadth across neurological conditions. Khalid has also extended her inquiry into smart home privacy solutions for aging-in-place and childhood obesity interventions, reflecting a commitment to holistic, technology-driven healthcare. Her body of work serves as an essential resource for clinicians, engineers, and policymakers designing the next generation of rehabilitative and preventive health technologies.