Albulena Saliji

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Albulena Saliji is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neuroengineering and rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on restoring sensory feedback for lower-limb amputees. Her most-cited work, "Mechanisms of neuro-robotic prosthesis operation in leg amputees" (2021, 84 citations), investigates how above-knee amputees can regain critical sensory information through intraneural feedback. Saliji’s key contribution lies in demonstrating that artificial sensory feedback, delivered via a neuro-robotic leg, not only improves functional mobility but also yields measurable cognitive benefits—reducing the mental burden of walking with a prosthesis. By elucidating the sensorimotor mechanisms underlying this restored feedback, her research bridges a critical gap between neural interfaces and real-world prosthetic control. This work has been instrumental in advancing closed-loop neuroprosthetics, offering new hope for more intuitive and natural limb replacement. Saliji’s findings are widely cited in both clinical and engineering communities, underscoring her impact on the future of bionic rehabilitation. Her research continues to shape how we understand the brain’s adaptation to artificial limbs, making her a leading voice in neuro-robotic integration.