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Research in the laboratory focuses on developing next-generation neural interfaces that enable communication between the nervous system and intelligent technologies. We combine soft bioelectronics, wearable electrophysiology, implantable neural interfaces, and artificial intelligence to study neural and neuromuscular function in both health and disease. Current research spans wearable human–machine interfaces, facial and forearm electromyography, silent speech, cognitive monitoring, sleep electrophysiology, retinal neuroprosthetics, and advanced bioelectronic materials.
Current and past research is supported by competitive funding from the European Research Council (ERC), the Israel Science Foundation (ISF), the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Israeli Ministry of Science (MOS), and industrial collaborations.
Funding: ERC Advanced (2023-2028) - more here
The main goal of this project is to develop new tools for the study of the intact retina. In particular: (1) a Bi-directional electrophysiological interface which can record and stimulate the intact retina (in the eye) and; (2) Soft multi-electrode arrays for non-invasive stimulation of the retina (soft trans-orbital electrodes) will be explored. We will use these tools to study the retina in its intact form (in animal models) and we will implement the gained know-how in humans to study non-invasive stimulation of the retina. Intra- or trans-orbital electrical recording and stimulation will be used to electrically activate the retina, consequently, suitable stimulation conditions can be reached.
#ArtificialRetina #BCI #Neurostimulation
We develop wearable high-density facial electromyography (fEMG) technologies that enable real-time reconstruction of finger and facial motor behavior without cameras. By combining soft conformal electrode arrays with machine learning, our platform directly translates neuromuscular activity into continuous kinematics, enabling expressive digital avatars, privacy-preserving human–computer interaction, objective assessment of facial motor function, and next-generation rehabilitation technologies.
Printed Dry Electrodes for High-Fidelity EEG, EMG
Funding: ISF
Funding: DFG. With Gerardo Hernandez-Sosa (KIT, Germany)
For more than a decade, our laboratory has pioneered the development of truly lightweight, wireless, soft, and dry-skin electrophysiology technologies that enable laboratory-grade bio-signal acquisition in natural environments. Our research extends beyond electrode design to encompass the complete wearable bioelectronic ecosystem, including novel materials, conformal skin interfaces, flexible hybrid electronics, low-noise wireless instrumentation, and multimodal sensing. A key innovation of our platform is the seamless integration of multiple sensing modalities—including electrophysiology, motion, force, and physiological monitoring—without compromising device size, weight, or user comfort.
#FacialEMG #DryElectrodes #ECG #Sleep
Soft printed high-resolution neuronal interfaces
In this study, we utilize carbon printing on soft materials to achieve small and soft devices with high electrode density. The low mechanical compliance of these devices allows us to achieve rapid device anchoring to neural tissues using different bio-adhesive materials. These devices are characterized and investigated for their recording and stimulation efficacy, as well as their stability and biocompatibility. At the final stage of this research, we test these new implants in vivo to validate their efficacy and biocompatibility.
#SoftElectrodes #Retina #Electrophysiology
