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Danielle Louise Ryan is a leading researcher in the field of wearable robotics and rehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on developing soft exosuits to restore and augment human mobility. Her work addresses critical challenges in both clinical rehabilitation and human performance enhancement. Ryan’s major contributions include the design and validation of a lightweight, portable soft exosuit for paretic ankle assistance after stroke, a highly cited study (146 citations) that demonstrated significant improvements in walking symmetry and efficiency for individuals with hemiparetic gait. She also pioneered an autonomous, portable hip extension exosuit capable of delivering 300N of force, featuring an online algorithm that seamlessly distinguishes between walking and running to apply tailored assistance profiles (58 citations). This work represents a breakthrough in real-time, adaptive wearable technology. Ryan’s research is distinguished by its emphasis on practical, lightweight, and autonomous systems that can transition from lab to real-world use. Her achievements have positioned her as a key innovator in soft robotics, with her work directly impacting the development of next-generation assistive devices for both clinical populations and healthy individuals seeking performance gains.