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Andrew Jackson is a prominent researcher specializing in rehabilitation robotics, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and medical device development, with a particular focus on stroke recovery and upper limb rehabilitation. His work has made substantial contributions to the field of assistive technology, most notably through his development and refinement of the Intelligent Pneumatic Arm Movement (iPAM) system — a dual-robot platform designed to deliver therapeutic upper limb exercises for stroke survivors when traditional physiotherapy resources are limited. This body of work, spanning control strategies, admittance controllers, and user interface design, collectively reflects a comprehensive engineering approach to clinical rehabilitation challenges. Jackson's most influential contribution, a 2021 systematic review on BCI-driven robotic hand rehabilitation (221 citations), highlights his evolving interest in neurologically-informed rehabilitation, exploring how electroencephalography-based interfaces can actively engage the brain in recovery. His research consistently prioritizes user-centered design, with a notable 2007 paper emphasizing patient and therapist involvement as essential to developing effective rehabilitation devices. Beyond medical robotics, Jackson has also contributed to pipeline inspection robotics. With over 600 cumulative citations, his work bridges rigorous engineering and real-world clinical impact, offering students a compelling model of translational research.