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Zhitao Zhou is a rising interdisciplinary researcher whose work spans surgical infection control and soft robotic rehabilitation technologies. In the clinical domain, Zhou conducted a landmark study identifying risk factors and phenotypes of surgical site infection (SSI) after abdominal surgery in China, revealing contemporary epidemiological patterns that directly inform perioperative care protocols. This work, published in 2023, has already garnered 22 citations for its practical clinical insights. Simultaneously, Zhou has made significant contributions to rehabilitation engineering by developing a lightweight soft robotic glove with whole-hand finger motion tracking for virtual reality-based hand rehabilitation. This innovative system, actuated by twisted string actuators, addresses critical limitations of existing solutions—namely excessive weight and lack of real-time finger monitoring—and has accumulated 21 citations since its 2023 publication. Zhou’s dual focus on improving patient outcomes through both evidence-based surgical practices and cutting-edge assistive technology demonstrates a rare ability to bridge clinical medicine and engineering. Their work on the soft robotic glove, in particular, represents a notable achievement in creating more accessible, data-driven rehabilitation tools that could transform recovery for patients with hand impairments.