Stefania Coelli
Politecnico di Milano, Bioengineering Technology and Systems (Italy)
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About
Stefania Coelli is a leading researcher in the field of neurorobotic rehabilitation, with a primary focus on integrating brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and robotic systems to enhance motor recovery. Her work centers on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying active versus passive movement, a critical distinction for designing effective post-stroke therapies. Coelli’s most-cited study (60 citations) provides groundbreaking evidence that EEG patterns differ significantly between active and robot-assisted repetitive movements, demonstrating that patient engagement is not merely beneficial but neurologically distinct. This finding has profound implications for tailoring rehabilitation protocols to maximize neural plasticity. She further advanced the field by technically validating an integrated robotic hand rehabilitation device that combines finger-independent movement, EMG-triggered control, and real-time EEG-based biofeedback. This innovative system represents a major step toward closed-loop rehabilitation, where a patient’s own muscular and cortical signals directly drive therapy. Coelli’s contributions bridge engineering and clinical neuroscience, offering a roadmap for more personalized, engaging, and effective neurorehabilitation interventions that prioritize patient agency and measurable neural engagement.
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