Alice Frigerio

University of Milan, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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Alice Frigerio is a leading researcher in facial rehabilitation and neuroprosthetics, with a focus on restoring function for patients with facial paralysis. Her key research areas include bio-inspired assistive technologies, real-time biosignal processing, and closed-loop facial pacing systems. Frigerio’s major contributions center on developing innovative methods for blink detection and facial reanimation. Her most-cited work, "Infrared-Based Blink-Detecting Glasses for Facial Pacing" (2014, 43 citations), introduced a wearable sensor system that enables precise, non-invasive blink detection—a critical step toward automated facial pacing for paralyzed patients. She further advanced this field with "Surface Electromyographic Mapping of the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle for Real-Time Blink Detection" (2014, 31 citations), which established a foundational approach for using surface EMG to trigger synchronized facial movements. Together, these studies have shaped the development of closed-loop neuroprosthetic devices, offering new hope for restoring natural, symmetrical facial expressions. Frigerio’s work is highly regarded for its translational potential, bridging engineering and clinical rehabilitation to address one of the most challenging aspects of facial paralysis management.