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Christopher Kuah is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and assistive technologies, with a primary focus on restoring hand and upper-limb function after stroke. His most impactful work centers on the development and clinical validation of the Haptic Knob, a novel two-degree-of-freedom robotic device designed for robot-assisted rehabilitation of grasping and forearm pronation/supination. In a seminal 2009 study (38 citations), Kuah demonstrated that chronic stroke patients could achieve significant motor improvements through structured, six-week training sessions with this end-effector device. He further advanced the field by integrating robotic assessment protocols, enabling objective quantification of hand motor function during therapy. Kuah has also explored the intersection of brain-computer interfaces and rehabilitation, investigating how passive movement data can improve motor imagery BCI performance in stroke populations (2013). His research extends to exoskeleton systems for activities of daily living, aiming to translate robotic assistance from clinical settings to real-world independence. Through his innovative device design and rigorous clinical studies, Kuah has established himself as a key contributor to evidence-based neurorehabilitation, bridging engineering and patient-centered care.