Emilio Fernández Lavado

Emilio Fernández Lavado is a doctoral researcher at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI) and the Department of Intelligent Biomechanics and Rehabilitation (LSBI). He is pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering through the Programme doctoral en génie électrique. His research focuses on bioengineering solutions for neuroprosthetics, wearable sensors, and biomaterials, with applications in rehabilitation and sensory systems.

Key research areas include haptic perception systems, conductive hydrogels for implantable bioelectronics, and gait analysis technologies. His work bridges materials science, biomedical engineering, and robotics to enhance human-machine interfaces and assistive technologies.

Emilio is part of the LSBI lab, collaborating on projects like the GaitSkin system and liquid metal-based sensor skins. His publications (2021–2024) emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in prosthetics, wearable devices, and sensory substitution for amputees.

No scientific awards have been listed for Emilio. As a doctoral student, he has not yet advised students, but his research contributions reflect active participation in academic and applied research initiatives at EPFL.