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Federico Ranieri is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the integration of non-invasive brain stimulation with robotic therapy to restore upper limb function after stroke. His work focuses on overcoming the limitations of conventional rehabilitation by exploring synergistic approaches that enhance neuroplasticity. Ranieri’s major contributions include pioneering the combination of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) with robotic rehabilitation, demonstrating significant improvements in upper limb function in chronic stroke patients—a study that has garnered 144 citations. He has also critically reviewed the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) paired with robotic therapy, highlighting its potential for severe impairments. His 2016 study on combining robotic training with non-invasive brain stimulation in severely impaired chronic stroke patients showed promising safety and efficacy, laying groundwork for future clinical protocols. With over 200 cumulative citations, Ranieri’s work is highly influential, bridging engineering and clinical neuroscience to develop more effective, non-invasive treatments for stroke survivors.