Alessandro Cicerale

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Alessandro Cicerale’s research lies at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, motor control, and neurorehabilitation, with a particular focus on how the brain re-learns movement after injury. His most cited work, “Re-learning mental representation of walking after a brain lesion. Effects of a cognitive-motor training with a robotic orthosis” (2023), explores the use of robotic orthoses combined with cognitive training to restore gait function in stroke survivors. This study highlights his core contribution: demonstrating that motor imagery and mental representation—not just physical repetition—are critical for recovery of complex motor skills like walking. By integrating robotic assistance with cognitive strategies, Cicerale’s work offers a novel, brain-centered approach to rehabilitation that goes beyond traditional physiotherapy. Although his citation count is still growing (with this paper reaching 5 citations), his research addresses a pressing clinical need—improving quality of life for stroke patients—and has the potential to influence both rehabilitation protocols and assistive technology design. His approach bridges cognitive science and engineering, making him a promising voice in the field of neurorehabilitation.