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Andrea Manni’s research sits at the compelling intersection of robotics, nonlinear control theory, and neurorehabilitation. Her work is defined by two distinct yet complementary threads: advancing the stability and control of humanoid robots, and applying that engineering insight to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease. In her foundational control systems work, Manni developed robust variable structure control strategies for nonlinear sandwich systems with nonsmooth nonlinearities, ensuring trajectory boundedness in complex robotic platforms. She also designed control architectures for dynamically stable gaits in small humanoid robots, contributing to the foundational principles of bipedal locomotion. More recently, Manni has translated this expertise into a groundbreaking clinical application. She is the lead author of the SI-ROBOTICS study protocol (17 citations), which explores Irish dancing as a therapeutic exercise for Parkinson’s patients, targeting motor disorders, rigidity, and balance problems. This work exemplifies her ability to bridge rigorous engineering theory with tangible human impact, making her a distinctive voice in the growing field of rehabilitation robotics.