معرفی
Marco Santello is the Fulton Professor of Neural Engineering at Arizona State University's School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He directs the Neural Control of Movement Laboratory and previously served as Harrington Endowed Chair and Director of his department (2012–2022). He leads the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center BRAIN and the Science and Technology Center in Human Performance. His research focuses on human performance, motor control, haptics, and rehabilitation engineering, employing techniques like TMS, EEG, and virtual reality.
Education:
- B.Sc. Kinesiology, Università di L'Aquila, Italy (1990)
- Ph.D. Neurophysiology of Motor Control, University of Birmingham, UK (1995)
- Postdoctoral training, University of Minnesota (1995–1999)
Research Interests:
His work explores sensorimotor integration, multi-digit grasping, and neural control mechanisms in conditions like Parkinson's disease and carpal tunnel syndrome. He investigates how tactile feedback and neuromodulation (e.g., TMS, tFUS) influence motor performance.
Grants & Leadership:
Supported by NIH, NSF, DARPA, Mayo Clinic, and Google. Leads interdisciplinary initiatives in neurotechnology and rehabilitation engineering. Serves on editorial boards for Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, and others.
Labs & Teams:
Director of the Neural Control of Movement Lab and collaborative centers focused on human performance and neurotechnology. His work bridges robotics, neuroscience, and clinical applications to advance prosthetics and rehabilitation strategies.
