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Wanying Zhang is an emerging rehabilitation neuroscience researcher whose work centers on robotic-assisted rehabilitation, non-invasive brain stimulation, and neuroimaging in stroke recovery. Her research systematically investigates how advanced technologies can restore motor function in stroke patients, with a particular focus on both upper and lower limb rehabilitation. Zhang's most cited work — a 2023 randomized controlled trial garnering 29 citations — demonstrated the value of three-dimensional gait analysis and surface electromyography in evaluating robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT), offering a more rigorous alternative to traditional observational assessment methods. Building on this foundation, she has explored how combining RAGT with brain stimulation techniques such as intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can enhance cortical neuroplasticity, employing cutting-edge neuroimaging tools including functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and quantitative EEG to elucidate underlying neural mechanisms. With four published studies accumulating over 50 citations in just two years, Zhang's contributions are rapidly advancing the scientific understanding of technology-driven stroke rehabilitation, making her a compelling voice in translational neurorehabilitation research.