Rodolphe Gentili

Rodolphe Gentili is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland. His research focuses on understanding brain processes underlying human motor behavior through experimental cognitive-motor neuroscience, computational modeling, and robotics. Key areas include cognitive-motor adaptation, learning, and performance, employing EEG, fNIRS, kinematics, and robotics. His work aims to develop biomedical applications like brain monitoring and human-machine collaborative autonomy for rehabilitation.

Education

• PhD in Motor Neurosciences and Human Performance, University of Burgundy (France)
• MS in Motor Neurosciences and Human Performance, University of Burgundy (France)
• BS in Computer Science, University of Franche-Comté (France)
• BS in Kinesiology and Human Motor Performance, University of Burgundy (France)

Research Focus

Dr. Gentili investigates how the brain integrates physical properties of upper-limb effectors, novel environments, and cognitive processes (e.g., mental imagery, attentional mechanisms) during adaptive behavior. His team develops intelligent systems for monitoring and enhancing cognitive-motor behavior through human-machine interaction. Applications include rehabilitation technologies and brain biomarker monitoring.