A soft, scalable and adaptable multi-contact cuff electrode for targeted peripheral nerve modulation (Bioelectronic Medicine · Feb 14, 2024)
A soft, scalable and adaptable multi-contact cuff electrode for targeted peripheral nerve modulation

Liquid Metal-Based Sensor Skin Enabling Haptic Perceptionof Softness (Advanced Functional Materials · Sep 21, 2023)
A soft sensory skin supporting distributed and bimodal mechanical sensing over large surface area and suitable for robotic hand manipulation enables localization and discrimination of softness that promise interesting future implementation for robotic palpation or precise teleoperation.

Articular Cartilage Repair After Implantation of Hyaline Cartilage Beads Engineered From Adult Dedifferentiated Chondrocytes: Cartibeads Preclinical Efficacy Study in a Large Animal Model (The American Journal of Sports Medicine · Jan 2, 2023)
Chondrocyte-based cell therapy to repair cartilage has been used for >25 years despite current limitations. This work presents a new treatment option for cartilage lesions.

Wireless closed-loop optogenetics across the entire dorsoventral spinal cord in mice (Nature Biotechnology · Jan 2, 2022)
We developed a soft stretchable carrier, integrating microscale light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs), that conforms to the dura mater of the spinal cord. We use the device to reveal the role of various neuronal subtypes, sensory pathways and supraspinal projections in the control of locomotion in healthy and spinal-cord injured mice.

Reactive Exercises with Interactive Objects: Interim Analysis of a Randomized Trial on Task-Driven NMES Grasp Rehabilitation for Subacute and Early Chronic Stroke Patients (Sensors · Nov 10, 2021)
Enriched environments and tools are believed to promote grasp rehabilitation after stroke. Motor improvements and perceived usability of a new enriched upper limb training system for sub-acute stroke patients were assessed in this interim analysis.

Microscale Liquid Metal Conductors for Stretchable and Transparent Electronics (Advanced Materials Technologies · Aug 6, 2021)
A gallium-based microtechnology approach is presented to fabricate deformable, microscale liquid metal conductors with high surface density and over large surface areas.

Bioinspired liquid metal based sensing system for compliance detection (IEEE · Mar 15, 2021)
In this paper, we report a fully stretchable liquid metal-based sensor system for compliance detection.

Epineural optogenetic activation of nociceptors initiates and amplifies inflammation (Nature Biotechnology · Sep 21, 2020)
This study reports a neurotechnology for selective epineural optogenetic neuromodulation of nociceptors and demonstrates that nociceptor activation drives both protective pain behavior and inflammation.
My contribution to this paper deals with the design and implementation of the mechanical and optical characterization setup to allow the evaluation of the optoelectronic properties of the implant.

Soft, Implantable Bioelectronic Interfaces for Translational Research (Advanced Materials · Mar 16, 2020)
A translational framework engineered to accelerate the deployment of microfabricated interfaces for translational research is proposed and applied to the soft neurotechnology called electronic dura mater, e‐dura
My contribution to this paper deals with the realization of a biomimetic multimodal platform that replicates surgical insertion in an anatomy‐based model applies physiological movement, emulates therapeutic use of the electrodes, and enables advanced validation and rapid optimization in vitro of the implants.

Gallium‐Based Thin Films for Wearable Human Motion Sensors (Advanced Intelligent Systems · Aug 6, 2019)
This study presents a microfabrication approach to pattern micrometer‐thick gallium films on large‐area silicone substrates. By engineering the surface coating and topography of silicone, thin and smooth liquid metal films can be deposited with controlled morphology and well‐defined electrical and mechanical properties. The gallium films can be used to produce precise, repeatable, and durable sensing devices.
My contribution to this study deals with the evaluation of the electrical properties of this new gallium-based technology, by assessing the sensor calibration procedure and its accuracy, by managing the acquisition, processing and displaying of such datas, and by linking them to the 3D virtual environment.

Development of a hand neuroprosthesis for grasp rehabilitation after stroke: state of art and perspectives (International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation · Oct 16, 2018)Stroke disrupts motor and sensory pathways, affects the ability to sense without distorsions body and peripersonal space, to decide to act, and to control efficiently the body. This paper describes the contextual requirements for the design of a grasp rehabilitation system for goal directed exercises.

A wearable multi-site system for NMES-based hand function restoration (IEEE · May 10, 2017)
Reaching and grasping impairments significantly affect the quality of life for people who have experienced a stroke or spinal cord injury (SCI). The long-term well-being of patients varies greatly according to the restorable residual capabilities. Electrical stimulation could be a promising solution to restore motor functions in these conditions, but its use is not clinically widespread.

Studio sulla compatibilità biomeccanica di valve in fibra di vetro nella mobilizzazione precoce contro resistenza dopo lussazioni semplici di gomito (Congresso Nazionale SICSeG · May 22, 2014)
Mechanical and tensional characterization of deformable thermoplastic brace for functional treatment of radius head fracture.