Shriya Srinivasan

Human-machine integration seeks to harmonize advanced engineering with the human body’s complex biological systems, a task that remains challenging due to the limitations of current technology and the separation between disciplines like engineering, biology, and surgery. Despite significant progress in fields such as mechatronics, bioelectronics, and materials science, engineered systems often struggle to integrate seamlessly with biological tissues.

At the Harvard Biohybrid Organs and Neuroprosthetics (BIONICs) Lab, Prof. Srinivasan and her group aim to bridge this gap by merging biomedical science and engineering in a transdisciplinary approach. The lab's mission includes decoding the human nervous system's complex signaling mechanisms through animal and human models, with a focus on neuromuscular physiology. This understanding will facilitate the development of neural interfaces that enable better communication between prosthetic devices and the nervous system.