
Francesco Lanotte, Eng, PhD
About Me
About Me
Dr. Francesco Lanotte is a Data Scientist in Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Technology and Innovation Hub (tiHUB) and a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University. His research focuses on leveraging wearable technologies and machine learning to enhance rehabilitation outcomes across various clinical populations. He has experience developing and validating control systems for integrated platforms that support clinical decision-making and improve human capabilities.
Dr. Lanotte earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Turin in 2015, a Master of Science in Bionics Engineering from the University of Pisa and Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in 2017, and a Ph.D. in Biorobotics from Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in 2021. During his doctoral studies, he specialized in developing, benchmarking and experimentally assessing control algorithms for powered exoskeletons and lower-limb prostheses.
Location
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 East Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Professional Associations
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Education
2012 – 2015
Polytechnic University of Turin, B.Sc., Biomedical Engineering
2015 – 2017
University of Pisa and Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, M.Sc. Bionics Engineering
2017 – 2021
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Ph.D., Biorobotics