Matthew Cook

M.M. (Matthew) Cook, PhD is a Full Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Artificial Intelligence group at the Bernoulli Institute. His research focuses on theoretical computer science, neural networks, and biologically inspired computation. He holds a PhD and has extensive experience in neuromorphic engineering, cellular automata, and computational neuroscience.

His work spans interdisciplinary areas including spiking neural networks for biosignal processing, self-assembly algorithms, and paradox resolution in causal inference. Key contributions include foundational studies on universality in cellular automata (e.g., Rule 110), neuromorphic hardware implementations, and neuroimaging analysis techniques for synaptic partner detection in Drosophila brain data.

Recent publications highlight advancements in event-driven neural networks for epilepsy monitoring, low-power neuromorphic systems, and algorithmic exploration strategies. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in biomedical engineering and cognitive modeling.