
About Dr. Andrej Savic
Full Research Professor · Neurotechnology Consultant · BCI Award 2024 Nominee
I am a neurotechnology researcher and consultant with 16 years of experience at the intersection of engineering, AI, neuroscience, and clinical medicine.
My core expertise is in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) — systems that translate brain activity into commands for external devices. I have designed, built, and clinically tested BCI systems for motor and sensory rehabilitation after stroke, assistive communication for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and cognitive workload monitoring in industrial settings.
My work combines deep EEG signal processing expertise with modern AI and machine learning methods. I develop real-time algorithms for detecting motor intention, classifying cognitive states, and tracking somatosensory processing — using approaches that range from classical signal processing to deep learning and neural data classification techniques that are at the forefront of the current AI-neurotech convergence.
What makes my approach distinct is the emphasis on clinical translation. I don't just develop algorithms — I test them with real patients, in real clinical settings, through rigorous clinical trials. In a field that is rapidly moving from experimental setups toward regulated clinical programs, this end-to-end perspective — from signal to system to clinical outcome — is what I bring to every consulting engagement.
Key Milestones
BSc in Biomedical and Environmental Engineering, University of Belgrade
MSc in Biomedical Engineering — thesis on intelligent tremor detection
PhD in EEG signals for computer interface control in neurorehabilitation
Appointed to teach doctoral courses at University of Belgrade
Principal Investigator, HYBIS Project — novel hybrid BCI for somatosensory rehabilitation after stroke
Promoted to Senior Research Associate
Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering
BCI Award 2024 nominee (top 12 worldwide)
Promoted to Full Research Professor (highest scientific rank)
BSc in Biomedical and Environmental Engineering, University of Belgrade
MSc in Biomedical Engineering — thesis on intelligent tremor detection
PhD in EEG signals for computer interface control in neurorehabilitation
Appointed to teach doctoral courses at University of Belgrade
Principal Investigator, HYBIS Project — novel hybrid BCI for somatosensory rehabilitation after stroke
Promoted to Senior Research Associate
Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering
BCI Award 2024 nominee (top 12 worldwide)
Promoted to Full Research Professor (highest scientific rank)
International Collaboration Network
My research has been shaped by collaborations with leading groups across Europe:
Aalborg University
BCI systems for ALS patients, slow cortical potential detection methods
University of Jyvaskyla
Somatosensory brain processing, EEG analysis of physical activity effects on brain function
University of Glasgow
Bimanual BCI paradigms for stroke rehabilitation
University of Freiburg
Neurorehabilitation research seminars
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Invited speaker on closed-loop neurotechnology for stroke rehabilitation (2024)
Tecnalia Research and Innovation
Robotic telerehabilitation systems, functional electrical stimulation
Jozef Stefan Institute
Sensor systems for reading and dyslexia detection
Building the Next Generation
Beyond my own research, I have invested significantly in developing new scientific talent in neurotechnology. I have formally supervised 3 doctoral dissertations to completion and served on examination committees for several more. In practice, my mentoring reach extends further — I have been directly involved in 15+ PhD-level research projects as a co-supervisor, methodology advisor, or EEG/BCI technical lead, contributing to experimental design, signal processing pipelines, and data analysis across multiple institutions and disciplines.
I also teach at the doctoral level across three University of Belgrade programs — Biomedical Engineering, Intelligent Systems, and Biophysics — and have supervised multiple master's theses. Several of my former students have gone on to establish their own research directions in neurotechnology.
This track record matters for consulting because it means I've guided complex neurotechnology projects from initial concept through to defended results dozens of times — not just with my own hands, but through other people's work. That translates directly to the ability to advise teams, evaluate research plans, and identify methodological risks before they become problems.
Editorial & Review Activity
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (M21a, top-tier)
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Brain-Computer Interfaces section
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience: "Global Excellence in Brain-Computer Interfaces: Europe"
Brain Sciences: "Emerging Topics in Brain-Computer Interface"
Memberships
BCI Society
Contributing to international BCI scientific policy
Center for Neurotechnology and Law
Ethics and regulation of neurotechnology