Reza Abiri

Dr. Reza Abiri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island's College of Engineering. His research focuses on translational neurorobotics, combining biosignal control systems with AI-enabled medical robotics to address neurorehabilitation challenges. He leads the Translational Neurorobotics Laboratory (TN Lab), established in Fall 2021 with NSF CAREER 2025 funding.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of California, San Francisco and UC Berkeley (2021)
• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee (2017)
• M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran (2011)
• B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran (2009)

Dr. Abiri's research spans multiple disciplines including robotics, artificial intelligence, brain-machine interfaces, and biomedical engineering. His work addresses critical challenges in decoding neural activity for motor control, developing novel actuation mechanisms, and enhancing neurorehabilitation technologies through advanced signal processing and AI integration.

Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on brain-computer interfaces, attention training, and robotic rehabilitation systems. Key topics include EEG signal analysis, shared autonomy algorithms, multimodal AI frameworks, and magnetic actuation technologies. These works reveal a consistent pattern of innovation in connecting neural signals with robotic control systems.

Scientific Recognition:

• NSF CAREER Award (2025)

Dr. Abiri's TN Lab develops computational methods to overcome translational barriers in neurorehabilitation and motor control restoration. The lab's work integrates machine learning with biosignal processing to create advanced human-machine interaction systems, particularly focusing on noninvasive neural interfaces and their practical applications in healthcare robotics.