Ankit Khambhati

Dr. Ankit Khambhati is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. His research focuses on network neuroscience, machine learning, and complex systems, aiming to understand brain circuit organization and its disruption in neuropsychiatric disorders.

• Carnegie Mellon University: B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering (2009)
• University of Pennsylvania: M.S. Bioengineering (2010), PhD Bioengineering (2015)
• UCSF: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroengineering (2022)

Khambhati develops network neurotechnology to map and modulate neural pathways using direct brain electrical recordings, implantable devices, and neurostimulation. His work integrates network science and control theory to advance treatments for treatment-resistant neuropsychiatric disorders.

His recent research trends show a focus on closed-loop neuromodulation systems for epilepsy and depression, leveraging intracranial EEG and computational modeling. Key subfields include brain network disorders, neurostimulation protocols, and biomarker discovery.

Scientific Awards:

• Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) Taking Flight Award (2020-2021)