Andrea Bandini

Andrea Bandini is an Assistant Professor at the Interdisciplinary Research Center 'Health Science' at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (Pisa, Italy) and an Adjunct Scientist at KITE - Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (Canada). He holds a PhD in Bioengineering (2016) from the University of Bologna and degrees in Biomedical Engineering (2012) and Electronic Engineering (2010) from the University of Florence.

• Affiliations: Affiliate Researcher at The Biorobotics Institute (Sant'Anna School), Adjunct Professor at the University of Florence (2021–2024).
• Research Focus: AI-driven tools for remote assessment of neurological disorders, with expertise in computer vision, biomedical signal processing, and rehabilitation engineering.
• Key Areas: Speech/swallowing analysis, upper limb function assessment, stroke recovery prediction, and telemedicine applications.

His work bridges artificial intelligence and clinical practice, developing algorithms for speech impairment detection (e.g., ALS, Parkinson’s), swallowing assessment, and wearable sensors for home-based monitoring. Collaborations include the Steele Swallowing Lab at KITE.

• Education:
  • PhD in Bioengineering, University of Bologna (2016)
  • MSc in Biomedical Engineering, University of Florence (2012)
  • BSc in Electronic Engineering, University of Florence (2010)

Awards: Multiple honors including the 2021 Best Abstract Award (National Spinal Cord Injury Conference), 2020 People’s Choice Award (KITE 3MT), and postdoctoral awards in aging technology (AGE-WELL).

Research emphasizes multi-modal approaches, integrating EEG, EMG, and video data to optimize neurological disorder interventions. His lab develops tools for remote clinical assessment, enhancing accessibility to healthcare for neurologically impaired populations.