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Meliya El Fakiri is pioneering the next generation of implantable brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs) through her work on ultrasoft, high-density neural probes. Her research centers on overcoming the fundamental material instability that has long limited clinical iBCIs—rigid probes degrade neural recordings over time, preventing the collection of the large, stable datasets needed for brain foundation models. El Fakiri’s major contribution is the development and clinical translation of Fleuron™ probes, an ultrasoft platform that enables stable, high-density, and bidirectional communication with neural tissue. This breakthrough directly addresses the bottleneck in capturing the underpinning neural dynamics of human behavior, offering a path toward more reliable and long-lasting brain interfaces. Her most-cited paper (2025) has already garnered early attention, reflecting the field’s recognition of this work’s transformative potential. By merging materials science with neural engineering, El Fakiri is laying the groundwork for future iBCIs that can support advanced neuroprosthetics and deepen our understanding of the brain’s computational principles. Her contributions are poised to accelerate the era of data-driven, personalized neural interfaces.