Efthymios Papatzikis

Efthymios Papatzikis is a Professor of Infant Brain Development at Oslo Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Education and International Studies. He leads the Advanced Health Intelligence and Brain-Inspired Technologies (ADEPT) Research Group, focusing on brain development in the first 1500 days of life using neuroimaging, behavioral analysis, and AI-driven tools.

• Research Focus: Multimodal neuroimaging (qEEG, ABR, aEEG), computational neuroscience, AI in NICU diagnostics, and personalized sound/music interventions.
• Collaborations: Harvard University, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, UCL, and Bergen University.
• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Frontiers in Pediatric Psychology, Guest Editor for Frontiers in Pediatric Neurology.

His work bridges neuroscience with clinical neonatal care, emphasizing family-centered medicine and precision diagnostics. Recent projects include EU Cost Action CA22111 on real-world environments’ impact on brain development.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK
• Certified Specialist in Social Prescribing by the World Health Organization

He contributes to journals as reviewer and editor, co-develops computational tools for NICU EEG analysis, and advises international foundations on maternal/child health and early childhood education.