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Panagiotis Kartsidis is a researcher specializing in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), rehabilitation robotics, and neurorehabilitation, with a particular focus on restoring motor function in individuals with neurological disabilities such as spinal cord injury (SCI). His work bridges neuroscience and engineering, developing innovative human-machine interfaces that harness the brain's neuroplasticity to enable meaningful rehabilitation outcomes. Among his most notable contributions is his research on noninvasive BCI control of anthropomorphic robotic arms, most prominently through the MERCURY robotic platform — a sophisticated system integrating EEG-based BCIs, body-machine interfaces, and mechatronic robotic manipulators. His 2017 paper on off-the-shelf BCI control of robotic arms has garnered 42 citations, reflecting its significance in making neural interface technologies more accessible and practical. Kartsidis has also explored how different motor imagery strategies — visual versus kinesthetic — affect BCI performance, and has investigated functional brain network reorganization in SCI patients. His more recent clinical trial protocol on synergistic man-machine interfaces for spinal cord injury demonstrates a commitment to translating laboratory research into real-world therapeutic applications, positioning his work at the forefront of next-generation neurorehabilitation science.