Ivan Vujaklija

Ivan Vujaklija is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation at Aalto University. His research focuses on bionic and rehabilitation engineering, particularly in developing advanced prosthetic systems and neural interfaces for amputees and individuals with neuromuscular disorders. He leads projects integrating targeted muscle reinnervation, osseointegration, and high-density electromyography (HD-EMG) to enhance prosthetic control and clinical outcomes.

Key research areas include:

• Neural prosthetics and bionic limb design
• Motor unit analysis and neural signal decoding
• Rehabilitation robotics and gait analysis
• Myoelectric control systems

Recent work emphasizes improving prosthetic intuitiveness through adaptive algorithms and unsupervised learning, with applications in upper and lower limb prosthetics. His team collaborates internationally to translate laboratory innovations into clinical solutions, focusing on long-term functional outcomes for patients.

Publications explore topics like blood flow restriction effects on motoneurons, high-fidelity EMG-based interfaces, and metabolic efficiency in exosuit-assisted walking for cerebral palsy patients. Research consistently bridges electrical engineering principles with clinical rehabilitation needs.

Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses in biomedical engineering and neural interfaces. His group actively partners with medical institutions to validate technologies in real-world settings.