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Alexandros Moraitopoulos is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, specializing in wearable robotics and human-machine interfaces for spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery. His work centers on developing synergistic systems that leverage dormant neuroplasticity to restore motor function. Moraitopoulos’s major contribution is the design and validation of the NeuroSuitUp platform—a body-machine interface integrating wearable robotic jackets and gloves with serious game applications. This system enables self-paced, engaging neurorehabilitation, directly addressing the long-term disability challenges faced by the 0.32–0.64 million new SCI cases annually worldwide. His 2023 paper on NeuroSuitUp’s architecture and validation has garnered 13 citations, while his 2022 protocol for a nonrandomized controlled trial on man-machine interfaces promoting neuroplasticity has received 8 citations. These works are foundational for translating lab-based rehabilitation into accessible, home-based therapies. Moraitopoulos’s research is notable for its practical focus on patient-driven recovery, bridging engineering and clinical neuroscience to improve quality of life for individuals with chronic SCI.