Marco Cavaglia

Marco Cavaglia is a Senior Researcher in Industrial Bioengineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS). With a PhD in Neuroscience (University of Insubria, 2004) and medical specialization in Anesthesia (University of Turin, 1994), he bridges clinical expertise with bioengineering research.

• Education: PhD in Neuroscience (2004), Specialization in Anesthesia (1994), Medicine and Surgery Degree (1990)
• Current Roles: Senior Researcher (2001-present), Inventor of CPAP device for low-oxygen consumption (patent pending), Review Editor for Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Research Interests focus on:

• Lipid-centric neuroscience - Investigating lipid bilayer mechanics in neuronal membranes and consciousness modulation
• Heart-Brain interactions - Mitigating neurological complications in cardiovascular surgery
• Biomedical device innovation - Co-inventor of DIVOC (REVERSE COVID) ventilation system
• Information theory & meditation - Analyzing Maharishi Transcendental Meditation's neurological effects

His scientific contributions include patents, 17+ publications, and editorial leadership. Teaching spans Biomechanical Design and Multiscale Biomechanics in Biomedical Engineering (2021-2024). Awards include the 2021 Wiley TOP DOWNLOADED ARTICLE recognition.