Sabata Gervasio

Sabata Gervasio is an Associate Professor and Head of the PhD Program in Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience at Aalborg University's Department of Health Science and Technology. Their research focuses on sensory feedback processing in both healthy and pathological conditions, with a particular emphasis on sensory-motor impairments in developmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy. They also investigate neurofeedback applications for chronic pain management and interlimb coordination during locomotion. Gervasio coordinates multiple academic programs, including courses in biomedical engineering and sport science, and holds roles such as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering and member of the Neuroscience Accademy Denmark’s Education Committee.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Science, Aalborg University (2014)
• Master of Science in Electronic Engineering, University Roma TRE (2010)
• Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering, University Roma TRE (2007)
• University Pedagogy Certification (2016)

Research Interests: Gervasio’s work spans neurophysiological mechanisms of sensory processing, electrophysiological methods (EEG/EMG), and translational applications in clinical neuroscience. Their recent projects include developing diagnostic protocols for sensory anomalies in neurodevelopmental disorders and optimizing neurofeedback systems for musculoskeletal pain relief. Key themes include crossed spinal reflexes, nociceptive withdrawal reflex modulation, and pediatric sensory processing disorders.
Their articles (e.g., capsaicin effects on sensory thresholds, EEG biomarkers for ASD/ADHD) reflect a focus on bridging basic science with clinical interventions.

Grants & Collaborations: Active projects include funding from the Independent Research Fund Denmark and Gigtforeningen, focusing on neurofeedback treatments and sensory processing anomalies. They collaborate with institutions like Nordic-Neurostim ApS and Inventor's Way ApS on applied technologies.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Neural Engineering and Neurophysiology group (Neuroboost), integrating interdisciplinary approaches to advance biomedical engineering solutions for neurological challenges.