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Susana Borromeo is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotic neurorehabilitation and emergency response systems, whose work is transforming how technology supports human movement and safety. Her primary research areas include gait rehabilitation robotics, human–exoskeleton interaction, and embedded systems for biomedical signal processing. Borromeo’s major contributions include the design and validation of NIMBLE, an ambulatory gait rehabilitation robot that provides compliant, overground assistance for relearning to walk, addressing critical gaps in progressive, real-scenario training. She also pioneered the HelpResponder system, which integrates communication and sensing technologies to create geo-located actuation plans for first responders in hazardous environments like dense smoke and flames. Her work on benchmarking trajectory, admittance, and EMG-triggered exoskeleton control has advanced understanding of human intention integration, with her papers accumulating over 30 citations. Notably, Borromeo is developing a System-on-Chip (SoC) platform for EMG-guided robotic neurorehabilitation, enabling precise, non-invasive detection of motor intentions to control therapeutic exoskeletons. Her achievements bridge cutting-edge robotics and practical safety solutions, making her a pivotal figure in assistive technology and emergency intervention systems.