🎓 Education
Michela Bogliolo holds a Master’s degree in Bioengineering from the University of Genoa, where she graduated with honors (110/110 cum Laude) . Her thesis, supervised by Professors Maura Casadio and Andrea Cansessa, focused on “Design, Implementation, and Testing of a Robotic Platform for the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Sarcopenia.” She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, completed in 2018 at the same university, where she studied “Biomechanics of Throwing” under the guidance of Prof. Francesco Crenna. During her Master’s program, Michela worked on an internship at Scuola di Robotica and Madlab 2.0, collaborating with Galliera Hospital on the development of robotic systems. She completed her early education with a Classical diploma at Liceo Classico Andrea D’Oria in 2014, which provided her with a strong foundation in both humanities and sciences, helping shape her interdisciplinary approach to bioengineering.
💼 Experience
Michela Bogliolo has accumulated extensive experience in the field of rehabilitation engineering, bioengineering, and robotics. During her Master’s degree, she developed a robotic platform aimed at preventing and rehabilitating sarcopenia, in collaboration with Scuola di Robotica, Madlab 2.0, and Galliera Hospital. This research contributed to several presentations at high-profile conferences, including IEEE’s Ro-Man 2020 and I-RIM 3D 2020. Additionally, Michela has been actively involved in the development of 3D prosthetics for individuals with upper limb disabilities through the “Io Do Una Mano” association, where she collaborates in designing, 3D printing, and distributing prostheses for those in need. She has presented her work at various international conferences, such as ICSR and CRI23, where she explored robotics in pediatric hospitals and social interaction in child-robot environments. Michela’s involvement in educational and practical applications of bioengineering technology is instrumental in advancing assistive technology for both medical and educational purposes.
🏆 Awards & Honors
Michela Bogliolo’s academic and professional achievements have been recognized through several awards and honors. She graduated with distinction (110/110 cum Laude) for her Master’s degree in Bioengineering from the University of Genoa. Her dedication to advancing rehabilitation technologies and social robotics led her to present her research at notable international conferences such as IEEE’s Ro-Man and I-RIM. In addition to academic recognition, she was awarded a position as a member of the “Io Do Una Mano” association, where she actively participates in 3D-printing customized prostheses for individuals with congenital or acquired upper limb disabilities. Michela’s research on the robotic rehabilitation of sarcopenia has earned recognition in the field of aging and rehabilitation engineering, while her involvement in robotics education has contributed to shaping perceptions of technology in schools. Through her innovative work and dedication to advancing health-related technology, Michela has solidified her position as an emerging leader in bioengineering and assistive technologies.
🔍 Research Focus
Michela Bogliolo’s research focuses on the intersection of bioengineering, rehabilitation engineering, and social robotics. She is particularly interested in developing robotic platforms and systems for healthcare applications, especially in the rehabilitation of aging populations and individuals with disabilities. Her work on sarcopenia rehabilitation has led to the design and testing of robotic systems aimed at preventing muscle degeneration in older adults. In addition, Michela explores the use of robotics in pediatric hospitals, with a specific focus on the integration of robots like Nao to assist in healthcare environments. She is also investigating the role of robots in education, including their potential to improve social-emotional learning through facial emotion recognition and group dynamics in child-robot interactions. Her passion for assistive technologies extends to 3D-printing functional prosthetics, particularly for individuals with upper limb disabilities, as part of her contributions to the “Io Do Una Mano” association. Her interdisciplinary research continues to impact both medical and educational sectors.