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Bastien Berret is a Full Professor at the University of Paris-Saclay, where he leads the MHAPS research team within the Faculty of Sports Sciences. His academic career has progressed from Assistant Professor at Univ. Paris-Sud (2012-present) to Associate Professor with Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) in 2017, and finally to Full Professor in September 2020.
His research focuses on understanding how the central nervous system controls voluntary movements through a multidisciplinary approach combining neuroscience, biomechanics, and robotics. From a fundamental perspective, he identifies computational principles to explain human behavior in various motor tasks, with practical applications in human-exoskeleton interactions. His work employs computational tools including stochastic optimal control, numerical optimization, and machine learning methods, alongside experimental tools such as motion capture devices, force platforms, and electromyography systems.
Berret's publication record shows consistent output since 2008, with particular productivity in recent years (2020-2023). His research trends indicate a strong focus on motor control theory, gravity effects on movement, human-exoskeleton interaction, and computational modeling of neural processes. Recent publications demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across neuroscience, robotics, and biomechanics.
Notable scientific achievements:
- Junior member of the prestigious Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) from 2017-2022
- Coordinator of the ANR project "EXOMAN" (2020-2024)
- Extensive publication record in high-impact journals including Science Advances, PLoS Computational Biology, and Journal of Neurophysiology
Berret maintains active research collaborations with institutions including INSERM, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, and various neuroscience laboratories. His work on stochastic optimal control and muscle activity decomposition has contributed significantly to computational neuroscience methodology. As team leader of MHAPS, he directs research on motor control principles and their applications in rehabilitation and robotics.
