Matthew Willsey, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on developing advanced brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies aimed at restoring lost motor functions in individuals with paralysis and other neurological conditions. His work integrates neuroscience, engineering, and artificial intelligence to create systems that can interpret brain signals and enable users to control devices, such as prosthetics or computers, through thought alone.

Dr. Willsey is particularly interested in understanding and leveraging the brain's ability to generate motor signals, even after injury, to design more effective BCIs. His research explores how neural signals can be decoded and translated into real-time control for a variety of applications, such as improving the lives of individuals with tetraplegia or other conditions that impair movement.