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Wallace Woon‐Fong Leung is a pioneering researcher in rehabilitation robotics and stroke recovery, with a focus on electromyography (EMG)-driven robotic systems for motor function restoration. His most influential work centers on developing interactive, robot-assisted training devices that leverage continuous EMG signals to facilitate wrist rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients. Leung’s landmark 2009 study, which compared an EMG-driven robot to a passive motion device, demonstrated significant improvements in motor recovery and has garnered over 210 citations, underscoring its impact on neurorehabilitation. His 2008 paper on quantitative evaluation of motor functional recovery during robot-assisted wrist training, with 127 citations, further established robust metrics for assessing treatment efficacy. Leung’s contributions include designing a randomized controlled trial that validated the recovery process enabled by EMG-driven robots, highlighting the potential for personalized, biofeedback-based therapy. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering scalable solutions for upper-limb rehabilitation. Through these achievements, Leung has advanced the understanding of how robotic systems can enhance neural plasticity and functional outcomes, making him a key figure in assistive technology and stroke rehabilitation research.