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Abstract

Dr. Ramana Vinjamuri is a leading innovator in brain-computer interfaces, neuroprosthetics, and human–machine interaction, with a distinguished academic journey spanning Kakatiya University, Villanova University, the University of Pittsburgh, Johns Hopkins University, and Stevens Institute of Technology, where he received the Harvey N. Davis Distinguished Teaching Award in 2018. Currently an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at UMBC, he also serves as the Center Director of the NSF Industry–University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) on BRAIN at UMBC, Visiting Scientist at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and Visiting Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad and MAHE, Manipal, India. Dr. Vinjamuri is the recipient of the prestigious NSF CAREER Award, NSF IUCRC Planning Grant, and the Mary E. Switzer Merit Fellowship, and was recently recognized as one of Technical.ly’s 2025 RealLIST Innovators in Maryland. His pioneering work integrates neural engineering, artificial intelligence, and rehabilitation technologies to create transformative solutions for human health and well-being. I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to interview him and gain insights from his remarkable contributions.