Papers
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Total Citations
1,450
H-Index
15
About
Surjo R. Soekadar is a pioneering neuroscientist and rehabilitation engineer whose work sits at the intersection of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), neuroprosthetics, and clinical neurorehabilitation. His research has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how neural signals can be harnessed to restore lost motor function in individuals affected by stroke and spinal cord injury. Soekadar's most celebrated contribution — a hybrid EEG/EOG-based brain-neural hand exoskeleton enabling quadriplegic patients to independently perform daily living activities — has garnered over 240 citations and represents a landmark achievement in translational neuroscience. His broader body of work, including influential reviews on brain-machine interfaces in stroke rehabilitation (330 citations) and BCI-combined physical therapy protocols, has shaped clinical thinking on recovery strategies for patients with chronic, severe paralysis. With multiple highly cited papers from 2014 alone, Soekadar demonstrated exceptional productivity during a formative period for the field. His research addresses not only technical challenges — such as signal non-stationarity and intuitive exoskeleton control — but also real-world clinical readiness and accessibility of these technologies. His work offers genuine hope for the millions worldwide living with motor disabilities following neurological injury.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Brain–machine interfaces in neurorehabilitation of stroke330 citations · 2014
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- 7A Mechatronic System for Robot-Mediated Hand Telerehabilitation82 citations · 2014
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- 9Brain–Computer Interfaces in the Rehabilitation of Stroke and Neurotrauma49 citations · 2011
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