import_matlab.py

# Importing matlab files
import scipy.io
import pandas as pd

filename = "ja_data2.mat"

matlab = scipy.io.loadmat(filename)

print(type(matlab)) # prints out 'class <dict>'

# Saving DataFrames as MATLAB files
# Read any csv file
df = pd.read_csv('sample.csv')
# Rename DataFrame columns to suit them into MATLAB's file structures
df.rename(columns=lambda x: 'col_' + x.replace(' ', '_'), inplace=True)
scipy.io.savemat('new_matlab_name.mat', {'struct': df.to_dict('list')})