Spyros Kollias
Papers
12
Total Citations
384
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About
Spyros Kollias is a leading researcher at the intersection of neuroimaging and rehabilitation robotics, whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how the brain controls movement. His primary research areas include the development of MRI-compatible mechatronic systems, the neural correlates of gait and locomotion, and the application of robotic therapy for stroke rehabilitation. Kollias’s major contribution lies in designing innovative fluidic actuation systems—both hydraulic and pneumatic—that can operate safely within the strong magnetic fields of MRI scanners, enabling real-time brain imaging during movement tasks. His seminal 2008 paper on this topic has garnered 93 citations and laid the groundwork for a new class of neuroimaging experiments. Through studies like his 2014 investigation of brain activation during active and passive lower limb stepping (80 citations), Kollias has revealed how sensorimotor regions encode movement parameters such as velocity and displacement, providing critical insights for gait rehabilitation. His collaborative work on stroke rehabilitation methodologies and test-retest reliability of fMRI experiments has further solidified his impact, with multiple highly cited papers shaping clinical practices. Kollias’s pioneering efforts continue to bridge engineering and neuroscience, offering transformative tools for studying motor recovery.
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- 2Brain activation associated with active and passive lower limb stepping80 citations · 2014
- 3Brain activity during stepping: A novel MRI-compatible device60 citations · 2011
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- 10fMRI-Compatible Robotic Interfaces with Fluidic Actuation13 citations · 2008