Jozina B. De Graaf
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires
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Jozina B. De Graaf’s research lies at the intersection of neuroscience, rehabilitation engineering, and human-machine interaction, with a primary focus on restoring natural motor control for individuals with upper-limb amputations. Her most cited work explores how voluntary phantom hand and finger movements in transhumeral amputees can be harnessed to intuitively control advanced polydigital prostheses. This research addresses a critical challenge: enabling amputees to operate multi-degree-of-freedom prosthetic hands with the same cognitive ease and precision as natural limbs. By demonstrating that amputees can voluntarily generate distinct phantom movements, De Graaf provides a foundation for more natural, biomimetic prosthetic control systems that reduce the cognitive burden on users. Her studies, cited over a dozen times collectively, have influenced the design of next-generation prosthetic interfaces. De Graaf’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between neural signals and mechanical dexterity, offering hope for more seamless integration of prosthetic devices into daily life. Her work continues to inspire innovations in rehabilitation technology and neural control, making her a key figure in advancing the quality of life for amputees.
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