Alexandra Deli-Ivanov
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About
Alexandra Deli-Ivanov is a rising researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics and assistive technologies, with a focus on restoring hand function for individuals with neurological impairments. Her work centers on the development of wearable robotic orthoses and control systems that enable volitional hand movement for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and stroke. In her 2024 study on the MyHand-SCI orthosis, she introduced a novel throttle-based wrist angle control system that assists grasp force for individuals with C6-C7 SCI, addressing the critical limitations of tenodesis—namely, insufficient grip strength and muscle fatigue. This work, already garnering citations, offers a practical solution to enhance functional independence. In parallel, her research on post-stroke hand control reveals how volitional effort can paradoxically increase finger stiffness and resistance to robotic assistance, providing essential insights for designing more adaptive, user-responsive devices. With her early publications already influencing the field, Deli-Ivanov is making impactful strides toward intuitive, user-centered neurorehabilitation technologies that bridge the gap between human intent and machine assistance.
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