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Thomas Stieglitz is a pioneering figure in neuroprosthetics and bionic interfaces, whose work bridges the gap between neural engineering and clinical rehabilitation. His research focuses on developing bidirectional hand prostheses that restore both motor control and sensory feedback for amputees. Stieglitz’s landmark 2005 paper, “A critical review of interfaces with the peripheral nervous system for the control of neuroprostheses and hybrid bionic systems,” has garnered over 840 citations, establishing foundational principles for neural interface design. His more recent contributions, including the highly cited 2021 study “Toward higher-performance bionic limbs for wider clinical use” (262 citations), address the translational challenges of bringing advanced prosthetics from lab to clinic. Stieglitz has systematically investigated intraneural stimulation techniques, comparing linear frequency and amplitude modulation for sensory feedback (118 citations) and demonstrating optimal integration of somatosensory feedback with visual information in single-case studies. His work on brain-computer interfaces and temporal parameters of tactile feedback further underscores his commitment to creating physiologically intuitive control systems. Through these contributions, Stieglitz has advanced the field toward more natural, functional bionic limbs that improve quality of life for individuals with limb loss.