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Aikaterini D. Koutsou is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and neuroprosthetics, with a focus on restoring motor function in individuals with neurological disorders. Her work bridges the gap between assistive technologies and clinical application, particularly in the areas of gait restoration and tremor management. Koutsou’s most cited paper, “Review of hybrid exoskeletons to restore gait following spinal cord injury” (2012, 169 citations), critically examines the limitations of passive orthoses, functional electrical stimulation, and robotic exoskeletons, proposing hybrid systems that combine these approaches for more efficient and less energy-demanding gait rehabilitation. She has also made significant contributions to tremor assessment and suppression, as seen in her work on a soft wearable robot for tremor management (2011, 38 citations) and the use of inertial measurement units for real-time quantification of pathological tremor (2009, 8 citations). Her research on upper limb neuroprostheses (2013) further underscores her commitment to advancing assistive technologies. With a career marked by innovative, patient-centered solutions, Koutsou’s work has laid the groundwork for more effective, wearable robotic systems that improve quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury and movement disorders.