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Denise Oswalt is a pioneering neuroengineer whose work sits at the critical intersection of advanced neural interfaces and psychiatric neuromodulation. Her research focuses on two transformative frontiers: developing next-generation brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) and mapping the circuit-level pathophysiology of treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders. Oswalt’s major contributions include the design of a soft, stretchable bilayer electrode array with independent functional layers, a breakthrough that addresses the mechanical mismatch between rigid electronics and living brain tissue. This innovation, published in 2020, has garnered 8 citations and promises to revolutionize BMIs for neuroprosthetics and neurological disease treatment. In parallel, her 2023 work on stereo-EEG-guided network modulation for psychiatric disorders (10 citations) provides a surgical framework for precisely targeting deep brain stimulation in treatment-resistant depression. By bridging materials science with clinical neuroscience, Oswalt is laying the groundwork for more biocompatible, long-lasting neural interfaces and more effective, circuit-specific therapies for severe mental illness. Her dual focus on hardware innovation and surgical strategy positions her as a leading voice in the next generation of closed-loop neuromodulation.