Christian Cipriani

Prof. Christian Cipriani is the Director of the BioRobotics Institute at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (SSSA) and Head of the Artificial Hands Area. He holds a Ph.D. in Biorobotics Science and Engineering (2008) and a Laurea degree in Electronic Engineering (2004). His academic career includes roles as Assistant (2011), Associate (2014), and Full Professor (2016) at SSSA. He leads research on mechatronic prosthetics, control systems, and bidirectional interfaces, sponsored by the ERC, EU, and Italian ministries. Key projects include the ERC-funded MYKI (2016-2021) and the DeTOP Project (H2020-ICT).

Research Interests: His work focuses on advanced robotic hands, control architectures, non-invasive feedback, and clinical experimentation. He co-founded Prensilia S.r.l., a spin-off commercializing robotic hands.

Awards: ERC Starting Grant, National Scientific Habilitation as Professor (2017), Premio Capitani dell'Anno (2015), and Fulbright Scholarship (2012).

Grants & Projects: Coordinated over 40 national/international projects, including MY-HAND (FIRB 2010), WAY (EU-FP7), and ARLEM (2018-2022).

Labs & Teams: Leads the Artificial Hands Area within the BioRobotics Institute, fostering innovation in prosthetics and neurorehabilitation.