Bogdan Ignat

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Bogdan Ignat is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, specializing in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and robotic therapy for post-stroke recovery. His work focuses on restoring upper limb function by integrating motor imagery-based BCIs with functional electrical stimulation (FES) and robotic devices. Ignat’s most cited paper (2018, 73 citations) demonstrates how real-time BCI control of FES can significantly improve stroke rehabilitation outcomes by enabling patients to use motor imagery to drive recovery. He also pioneered the development of a hybrid FES-robotic glove (2016), which combines electrical stimulation with robotic support to enhance hand rehabilitation, and authored a comprehensive literature review (2015) on the efficacy of robotic therapy in upper limb recovery. His contributions are notable for advancing closed-loop, patient-driven rehabilitation systems that leverage neuroplasticity—a key factor in motor recovery after stroke. With a growing citation impact, Ignat’s work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering practical solutions for restoring motor function in stroke survivors.

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1. 1
   High Classification Accuracy of a Motor Imagery Based Brain-Computer Interface for Stroke Rehabilitation Training

   73 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Post-stroke hand rehabilitation using a hybrid FES-robotic glove

   7 citations · 2016
3. 3
   STATE OF THE ART AND EFFICIENCY OF ROBOTIC THERAPY IN UPPER LIMB REHABILITATION – A LITERATURE REVIEW

   5 citations · 2015

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