Selected Publications

DBP

Books and CD

• Popovic DB, Sinkjær T, Control of Movement for the Physically Disabled. Springer, London, 481 pages, July 2000.
• Tomovic R, Popovic DB, Stein RB. Nonanalytical methods for motor control. World Sci Publ, Singapore, 235 p. 1995.
• Stein RB, Peckham HP, Popovic DB. (Eds.) Neural Prostheses: Replacing motor function after disease or disability. Oxford Univ Press, 346 p. New York, 1992.

Book Contributions (from 2000)

• T. Sinkjær, and D.B. Popović, "Restoration of movement by implantable neural motor prostheses. (Ch. 14)" In M. Akay (Ed.) Handbook of Neural Engineering, 227-241, IEEE Press, 2007.
• D. B. Popović, "Control of Movement." In Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering, Dekker, 2006. on-line publication
• D. B. Popović, and M. B. Popović, "External control of movements." In: J. D. Bronzino (Ed.) Biomedical engineering handbook: Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals, Third edition, Boka Raton (FL), CRC Press LLC, 2006, Chapter 15:1 – 22
• D. B. Popović, "Externally Powered and Controlled Orthoses and Prostheses," In: J. Bronzino (Ed.) The Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals, The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, CRC Press LLC, 2006, Chapter 70:1 – 19.
• D. B. Popović, "Control Issues for Neuroprosthesis" (Chapter 6.1), In G. Dhilon, and K. Horch (Eds.) Neuroprosthetics: Theory and Practice, 2004, World Sci Publ, pp 809-848
• D. B. Popović, M. B. Popović, and Sinkjær, "Restitution of upper-limb movement promoted with functional electrical therapy (FET)." In: Experimental Pathological Pain: from Molecules to Brain Functions, Chen, J., Chen, A.C.N., Han, J., and Willis, W.D. (Eds.), Science Press, Beijing, 2003, pp. 259-284.
• D. B. Popović, "Neural Prostheses for Movement Restoration" (Chapter 28) In J. Moore, G. Zouridakis, (Eds.) Biomedical Technology and Devices Handbook, CRC Press, 2003.
• D. B. Popović, and M. B. Popović. "Nonanalytical control for assisting reaching in humans with disability," In J. Winters, and P. E. Crago. (Eds.) Biomechanics and Neural Control of Posture and Movement, Springer Verlag, 2000. Chapter 39, pp. 535-548

Selected Journal Publications (from 2000)

• S. Došen, D. B. Popović "Control of Multi-channel Electrical Stimulation of Paretic Leg in Individuals with Hemiplegia: Moving-Window Dynamic Optimization." IEEE Trans Biomed Eng, 2009. (in press)
• F. Stefanović and D. B. Popović "Control of the lower leg during walking: A versatile model of the foot." IEEE Trans Neur Eng Rehab Eng, 17(1):63-69, 2009.
• D. B. Popović, and M. B. Popović "Automatic determination of the optimal shape of the surface electrode: Selective stimulation." J Neurosci Methods, 178(1):174-181,2009.
• D. B. Popović, G. Bijelić, V. Miler, S. Došen, M. B. Popović, L. Schwirtlich "Lumbar belt for therapy of low-back pain." Artifical Organs, 33(1):54-60, 2009.
• G. I. Barsi, D. B. Popović, I. M. Tarkka, T. Sinkjær, M. J. Grey "Cortical excitability changes following grasping exercise augmented with electrical stimulation." Exp. Brain Res., 191(1): 57-66, 2008.
• S. Došen and D. B. Popović "Accelerometers and force sensing resistors for optimal control of walking of a hemiplegic," IEEE Trans Biomed Eng., BME-55(8): 1973-1984, 2008.
• B. Mijović, M. B. Popović, and D. B. Popović, "Synergistic control of forearm based on accelerometer data and artificial neural networks," Brazilian J. Med. Biol. Res., 2008, 41(5): 389-397
• A. Veg, and D. B. Popović, "Walkaround®: Mobile Balance Support for Therapy of Walking," IEEE Trans. Neur. Syst. Rehab. Eng, 2008, TNSRE-16(3): 264-269.
• D. B. Popović, and T. Sinkjær, "Neuromodulation of lower limb monoparesis: functional electrical therapy of walking." Acta Neurochir 2007, 97(1): 387-393
• C. F. Eder, D. Sokić, N. Čovočković-Šternić, M. Mijajlović, M. Savić, T. Sinkjær, and D. B. Popović, "Symmetry of post-movement beta-ERS and motor recovery from stroke: a low-resolution EEG pilot study." Eur J Neurol, 2006, 13:1312-1323
• C. Eder, M. B. Popović, D. B. Popović, A. Stefanović, L. Schwirtlich, and S. Jović. "The Drawing Test: Assessment of coordination abilities and correlation with the clinical measure of spasticity." Arch Phys Med. Rehabil, 86:289-295, 2005.
• A. Popović-Bijelic, G. Bijelić, N. Jorgovanović, D. Bojanić, D. B. Popović, M.B. Popović, "Multi-field surface electrode for selective electrical stimulation." Artif Organs, 29(6) 448-52, 2005.
• D. B. Popović, M. B. Popović, T. Sinkjær, A. Stefanović, and L. Schwirtlich, "Therapy of Paretic Arm in Hemiplegic Subjects Augmented with a Neural Prosthesis: A Cross-over study." Can J Physio Pharmacol, 82(8/9):749-756, 2004.
• M. B. Popović, D. B. Popović, L. Schwirtlich, and T. Sinkjær, "Clinical Evaluation of Functional Electrical Therapy (FET) in chronic hemiplegic subjects." Neuromod, 7(2):133-140, 2004.
• M. B. Popović, D. B. Popović, T. Sinkjær, A. Stefanović, and L. Schwirtlich. "Clinical Evaluation of Functional Electrical Therapy in Acute Hemiplegic Subjects." J Rehab Res Develop, 40(5):443-454, 2003.
• D. B. Popović, M. Radulović, L. Schwirtlich, and N. Jauković, "Automatic vs. hand-controlled walking of paraplegics." Med Eng Phys, 25(1):63-74, 2003.
• M. R. Popović, D. B. Popović, and T. Keller, "Neuroprostheses for Grasping." Neurol Res, 24(5):443-452, 2002.
• A. Vučković, V. Radivojević, A. C. Chen, and D.B. Popović, "Automatic recognition of alertness and drowsiness from EEG by artificial neural networks." Med Eng Phys, 24(5)349-360, 2002.
• M. B. Popović, D. B. Popović, T. Sinkjær, A. Stefanović, and L. Schwirtlich, "Restitution of reaching and grasping promoted by functional electrical therapy." Artif Organs, 26(3):271-275, 2002.
• D. B. Popović, M. B. Popović, and T. Sinkjær T. "Neurorehabilitation of Upper Extremities in Humans with Sensory-Motor Impairment." Neuromod, 5(1):54-67, 2002.
• N. Fišeković, D. B. Popović, "New Controller for Functional Electrical Stimulation Systems." Med Eng Phys, 23:391-399, 2001.
• Z. Matjačić, M. Voigt, D. B. Popović, and T. Sinkjær, "Functional postural responses after perturbations in multiple directions in a standing man revealed by net-joint torques: A principle of decoupled control." J Biomech, 34:187-196, 2001
• M. B. Popović, and D. B. Popović, "Cloning Biological Synergies Improved Control of Elbow Neuroprostheses." IEEE EMB Magazine, 20(1):74-81, 2001.
• V. D. Kalanović, D. B. Popović, N. T. Skaug, "Feedback error learning neural network for above-knee prosthesis." IEEE Trans Rehabil Eng, TRE-8(1):71-80, 2000.

Selected Journal Publications in Journals Not in SCI list (from 2000)

• D. B. Popović, and T. Sinkjær, "Central nervous system lesions leading to disability." J. Aut. Control 2008,18(2):11-23.
• D. B. Popović, M. B. Popović, and S. Došen, "Neural Prostheses for Walking Restoration." J. Aut. Control 2008, 18(2):61-71.
• A. Veg, D.B. Popović, S. Došen, "Customizing to User Functional Electrical Stimulation of Walking: Optimal Control," FME Transactions, 2007, vol 35(3):135-140
• S. Došen, D. B. Popović, C. Azevedo-Coste, "The The New Tool for Designing of Control of Walking in Individuals with Disabilities," J Européen Systèmes Automatisés 2007, 41(2):239-9.
• A. Đurović, M. Životić-Vanović, and D. B. Popović, "Efekti pulzirajućeg niskofrekventnog magnetnog polja u ranoj rehabilitaciji bolesnika sa totalnom bescementnom artoplastikom kuka." rpski Arhiv Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2006, 134(9-10): 414-419.
• G. Bijelić, A. Popović-Bijelić, N. Jorgovanović, D. Bojanić, D. B. Popović, "Actitrode®: The New Selective Stimulation Interface for Functional Movements in Hemiplegic Patients." Serb J Elec Eng. Čačak., 1(3)21-28, 2004.
• M. B. Popović, D. B. Popović, T. Sinkjær, A. Stefanović, L. Schwirtlich, S. Jović, and P. Brøgger-Christensen, "Rehabilitation by means of Functional Electrical Therapy in Acute Hemiplegia." Iugoslav Physiol et Pharmacol Acta 39(3):99-114, 2004.
• D. B. Popović, "Control of Walking in Humans with Impact to Standing and Walking." J Aut Control, 13:1-34, 2003. (Doctor of Technology Thesis, Aalborg University, June 2003)
• M. B. Popović, D. B. Popović, and R. Tomović, "Control of arm movement: reaching synergies." J Aut Control, 12(1):9-15, 2002.
• D. B. Popović, J. J. Struijk, and S. Jonić, "Control of near-ballistic walking in paraplegics." J Aut Control 10:1-22, 2000.

Awards

• Best paper in the Biomedical Engineering at the ETRAN 2004 Conference (Bijelic G., Popovic-Bijelic A, Jorgovanovic N, Bojanic D, Popovic DB. ACTITRODE®: The System for Selective Activation of Movement in Hemiplegic Subjects, ETRAN, Cacak, SCG June 6-9, 2004.)
• Best paper at the Annual Conference for Biomedical Engineering BIMEF 2003 (Piperski M., Popovic DB. Virtual multichannel EMNG, Novi Sad, December 13, 2003.)
• Diskobolos, The best Information Technology Design in Medical Engineering – GAMA Camera Acquisition System, JISA, Belgrade, 1998.

Rehabilitation Devices - Examples

• Powered transfemoral prosthesis, 1980
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• Self-Fitting Modular Orthosis, 1978
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• Hybrid-System for Assisting Locomotion in Paraplegic Patients, 1984
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• Automatic Control of Walking, 1999
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• Belgrade Grasping System for tetraplegic patients, 1998
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• Functional Electrical Therapy for hemiplegic patients, 2001
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Editorial Duties

• Editor, Journal of Automatic Control, University of Belgrade, 1989 - present
• Associate editor, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2005 - present
• Member of the editorial board of Medical Engineering and Physics, 2003 - present
• Member of the editorial board of J Neuromodulation, 2009 – present
• Reviewer: IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., IEEE Trans. Rob. Autom., Ann. Biomed. Eng., Intern. J. Robotics, Intern. J. Kinesiol. Electromyog., IEEE Spectrum, Spinal Cord, J. Physiol., Brain Research, J. Neurosci. Met., Art. Organs, Med. Biol. Eng. Phys., J Neurorepair, etc.
  

EU funded projects

• The Smart Bio-adaptive Hand Prosthesis (SmartHand - NMP4-CT-2006-0033423), PI: Prof. Thomas Laurell, Lund University, Sweden
• An ambulatory BCI-driven tremor suppression system based on functional electrical stimulation (TREMOR – 224051, 2008-2011); PI: Prof. Ramón Ceres, CSIC - Consejo Superior de Investigacioens Científicas, Madrid, Spain
• HUman behavioral Modeling for enhancing learning by Optimizing hUman-Robot interaction (HUMOUR – 231724, 2009-2011), PI: Prof. Vittorio Sanguintti, IIT, Genova, Italy

Chairing International Meetings

• Scientific and Organizing Committee of the triple meeting Aalborg 2000, Denmark
• PhD Summer School "Neurorehabilitation", Kotor, Yugoslavia, July 2002
• ISEK 2010, Aalborg, Denmark (with Prof. Dario Farina and Thomas Sinkjær)

Memberships

• Yugoslav Society for Electronics, Automatics and Computer Engineering (ETRAN), Member of the Board of Directors
• IEEE - Institute for Electronic and Electric Engineers
• IFESS – Founding Member and Member of Board of Directors
• EMBS - Biomedical Engineering Society
• Vice-president of the Society for Medical Engineering and Medical Physics of Serbia

Teaching

• Rehabilitation engineering (MS)
• Neurorehabilitation (PhD)
• Motor Neural Prothesis (PhD)
• Design of Basic Research and Clinical Studies(PhD)

Supervising Students

Ph.D. thesis from 2005

• Clemens Eder, Aalborg University, 2005
• Strahinja Došen, Aalborg University, 2008
• Jovana Kojović, Aalborg University, in progress
• Nebojša Malešević, University of Belgrade, in progress
• Milica Đurić-Jovičić, University of Belgrade, in progress
• Ivana Milovanović, University of Belgrade, in progress

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