Florian Segura

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Inserm

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Florian Segura is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neuroengineering and biomedical imaging, best known for his transformative work on brain-machine interfaces (BMIs). His most impactful contribution, the 2023 study "Decoding motor plans using a closed-loop ultrasonic brain–machine interface," has already garnered 51 citations, signaling a paradigm shift in non-invasive neural control. Segura’s research leverages functional ultrasound (fUS) neuroimaging to overcome the traditional trade-offs between invasiveness, performance, and spatial resolution in BMIs. By enabling closed-loop decoding of motor plans, his work offers a high-performance, less invasive alternative for people living with chronic paralysis, allowing them to control computers and robots through thought alone. Earlier in his career, Segura contributed to cellular biology, co-authoring "Quantification of cellular viability by automated microscopy and flow cytometry" (2015, 26 citations), a methodologically rigorous paper that advanced automated cell analysis. This dual expertise—spanning from cellular viability to real-time neural decoding—showcases his versatility. Segura’s ultrasonic BMI work stands out for its potential to make brain-controlled assistive technologies more accessible, bridging the gap between cutting-edge neuroimaging and practical clinical applications. His achievements position him as a rising leader in neurotechnology.