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Amy Bellitto is a biomedical and rehabilitation engineer whose research sits at the intersection of robotics, neuromuscular science, and spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. Her work focuses primarily on the development and clinical application of powered exoskeletons for gait rehabilitation, with a particular emphasis on understanding how robotic assistance shapes muscle activation patterns in individuals with motor deficits. Her most cited work, "Exoskeleton for Gait Rehabilitation" (2019, 39 citations), established foundational insights into how mechanical structure, assistive levels, and walking aids collectively influence neuromuscular responses — a critical consideration for optimizing therapeutic outcomes. Bellitto has also advanced trunk control assessment in SCI athletes using robotic tools and investigated how exoskeleton-assisted training reshapes gait in incomplete SCI patients. More recently, her portfolio has expanded to include human-robot interaction, exploring diversity-aware verbal communication between humanoid robots and SCI populations, and personalized exoskeleton training protocols. Across her growing body of work, Bellitto consistently bridges engineering precision with patient-centered rehabilitation, contributing meaningfully to the evidence base that guides clinical adoption of robotic technologies for individuals living with spinal cord injuries.