Fulvia Di Iulio

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Dr. Fulvia Di Iulio is a leading voice in the evolution of neurorehabilitation, pioneering the shift from traditional, passive therapies to cognitively engaging, "top-down" approaches. Her seminal 2019 work, "Rehabilitative devices for a top-down approach" (61 citations), serves as a foundational text that redefines how technology is integrated into motor and cognitive recovery. By arguing that therapeutic exercises must actively engage the patient's cognitive processes—such as attention, planning, and problem-solving—to drive neural plasticity, she has fundamentally altered the design principles of rehabilitative devices. Dr. Di Iulio’s research bridges the gap between engineering and clinical neuroscience, demonstrating that effective recovery is not merely about physical repetition but about purposeful, brain-driven interaction. Her contributions have inspired a new generation of interactive, feedback-driven tools that prioritize the patient's active role, making rehabilitation more effective and personalized. As a result, her work is widely cited by researchers developing intelligent prosthetics and virtual reality therapies, cementing her reputation as a transformative thinker in modern neurorehabilitation.