Aadeel Akhtar

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Papers

5

Total Citations

969

H-Index

5

About

Aadeel Akhtar is a leading researcher at the intersection of neural engineering, wearable electronics, and human-machine interfaces. His work focuses on developing advanced prosthetic control systems and sensory feedback technologies that restore both motor function and tactile sensation for individuals with limb loss. Akhtar’s most impactful contributions include the creation of large-area, MRI-compatible epidermal electronic interfaces for prosthetic control and cognitive monitoring (393 citations), and an integrated epidermal stimulation and sensing platform that combines electrotactile stimulation with electromyography for sensorimotor prosthetic control (298 citations). He also pioneered a wireless haptic interface capable of delivering programmable patterns of touch across large skin areas (248 citations), significantly advancing the field of sensory feedback. Earlier in his career, Akhtar explored brain-computer interfaces through an interactive multiplayer hardware platform for playing checkers using steady-state visually evoked potentials, and developed methods for determining ankle stiffness during walking using the Perturberator robot. His work has been instrumental in bridging the gap between flexible electronics and practical neural interfaces, earning him widespread recognition for translating cutting-edge materials science into tangible solutions for amputees and individuals with neurological impairments.

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5
H-Index
5
Papers
969
Total Citations
194
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Large-area MRI-compatible epidermal electronic interfaces for prosthetic control and cognitive monitoring
393 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 67
🏛 Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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