Elisa Morganti

Fondazione Bruno Kessler, University of Naples Federico II

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Elisa Morganti is a researcher at the intersection of biomedical engineering, robotics, and human-machine interaction. Her work spans two distinct but impactful domains: the development of advanced tactile sensors and the assessment of cognitive states during complex surgical tasks. In her early career, Morganti made a notable contribution to soft robotics and prosthetics with her 2012 work on a "microfabricated flexible slip sensor." This innovative device, which uses a thermo-electrical principle with no moving parts, was designed to enhance the precision of robotic grippers and prosthetic hands during manipulation, a critical step toward more dexterous artificial limbs. More recently, Morganti has pioneered the use of electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor mental workload in high-stakes environments. Her 2024 study on "EEG-Based Stress Assessment During Robot Assisted Surgery" introduces an adaptive machine learning pipeline to classify cognitive load in real time, offering a novel method to improve surgeon training and patient safety. While her citation counts are still growing, Morganti’s work is foundational, bridging sensor design and cognitive neuroscience to create safer, more intuitive robotic systems.