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Misha Pavel is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cyber-physical systems, human movement science, and cognitive health engineering. His work fundamentally addresses how technology can sense, model, and enhance human performance—from physical rehabilitation to cognitive training. Pavel’s major contributions include developing model-based frameworks for quantifying human movement, enabling automated exercise coaching that bridges biomechanics and real-time inference. He has also advanced sensorimotor rehabilitation by integrating telerobotics, allowing therapists to remotely guide locomotor training while reducing physical strain. In cognitive health, Pavel introduced the FAST (Flexible, Adaptive, Synergistic Training) framework, a novel executive function-based intervention designed to improve fluid intelligence through adaptive game-based training. His research on mHealth cyber-physical systems further explores how mobile health platforms can model and optimize human behavior in real-world settings. With papers accumulating over 30 citations, Pavel’s work is shaping the future of personalized, technology-driven health interventions. His interdisciplinary approach—combining robotics, biomechanics, and cognitive science—positions him as a key figure in developing scalable, home-based solutions for both physical and cognitive enhancement.