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Dr. Andrej Savic

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

2008

BSc in Biomedical and Environmental Engineering, University of Belgrade

2010

MSc in Biomedical Engineering — thesis on intelligent tremor detection

2014

PhD in EEG signals for computer interface control in neurorehabilitation

2016

Appointed to teach doctoral courses at University of Belgrade

2020

Principal Investigator, HYBIS Project — novel hybrid BCI for somatosensory rehabilitation after stroke

2021

Promoted to Senior Research Associate

2024

Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering

2024

BCI Award 2024 nominee (top 12 worldwide)

2025

Promoted to Full Research Professor (highest scientific rank)

International Collaboration Network

My research has been shaped by collaborations with leading groups across Europe:

Denmark

Aalborg University

BCI systems for ALS patients, slow cortical potential detection methods

Finland

University of Jyvaskyla

Somatosensory brain processing, EEG analysis of physical activity effects on brain function

UK

University of Glasgow

Bimanual BCI paradigms for stroke rehabilitation

Germany

University of Freiburg

Neurorehabilitation research seminars

Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Invited speaker on closed-loop neurotechnology for stroke rehabilitation (2024)

Spain

Tecnalia Research and Innovation

Robotic telerehabilitation systems, functional electrical stimulation

Slovenia

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

Associate Editor

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (M21a, top-tier)

Review Editor

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Brain-Computer Interfaces section

Guest Editor

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience: "Global Excellence in Brain-Computer Interfaces: Europe"

Guest Editor

Brain Sciences: "Emerging Topics in Brain-Computer Interface"

145 verified peer reviews across 32 international journals (Web of Science verified)
IOP Trusted Reviewer status (awarded for exceptional review quality)

Memberships

BCI Society

Contributing to international BCI scientific policy

Center for Neurotechnology and Law

Ethics and regulation of neurotechnology