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Total Citations
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About
Ivan Vujaklija is a prominent biomedical engineer and neuroscientist whose research sits at the intersection of neural interfaces, prosthetics, and human-machine interaction. Best known for his contributions to advanced upper limb prosthetic systems, Vujaklija has helped shape the frontier of bionic limb technology through innovative approaches to myoelectric control and neural signal decoding. His highly cited 2021 work, "Toward Higher-Performance Bionic Limbs for Wider Clinical Use" (262 citations), reflects his sustained commitment to translating cutting-edge engineering into accessible clinical solutions. His 2016 review of prosthetic arm systems (186 citations) has become a foundational reference for researchers entering the field. A recurring theme across Vujaklija's portfolio is leveraging high-density electromyography (HD-EMG) to extract richer, more reliable control signals from residual limb musculature, enabling more intuitive and dexterous prosthetic control. His work on motor skill learning for robotic arm control (122 citations) and implantable multichannel EMG interfaces demonstrates both depth and breadth across non-invasive and invasive neural recording paradigms. He has also advanced rehabilitation protocols that help amputees adapt to complex multifunctional prostheses. Collectively, his research has garnered over 700 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in next-generation neuroprosthetics.
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Top Papers
- 1Toward higher-performance bionic limbs for wider clinical use262 citations · 2021
- 2New developments in prosthetic arm systems186 citations · 2016
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- 9Novel Control Strategies for Upper Limb Prosthetics6 citations · 2018
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