Kirill Polovnikov

Kirill Polovnikov serves as Assistant Professor and Head of Research Group at the Vladimir Zelman Center for Neurobiology and Brain Rehabilitation, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), while also contributing as an Expert to Skoltech's Applied AI Center. His academic roles center on interdisciplinary research merging artificial intelligence with biomedical innovation.

His research spans generative AI applications in medical imaging, neurobiology, and genetic medicine, with emphasis on reconstructing incomplete microscopy data to advance therapeutic development. Key interests include brain rehabilitation engineering, computational genomics, and AI-driven diagnostic tools, reflecting a strong focus on translational healthcare solutions.

Recent publications demonstrate a cohesive trend toward AI-enhanced biomedical data analysis, particularly using generative models to solve critical gaps in microscopy for genetic research. This work bridges computational neuroscience and clinical applications, targeting neurorehabilitation and precision medicine.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Grant (2024)

As research group leader, Polovnikov directs projects securing competitive funding like the Humboldt grant, emphasizing cross-center collaboration between neurobiology and AI domains. His work integrates computational methodologies with clinical rehabilitation goals.

He leads a dedicated research team within the Vladimir Zelman Center, fostering partnerships between neurobiology specialists and AI engineers to develop next-generation biomedical tools.