Simon Stringer

Simon Stringer is a Departmental Lecturer and Director of the Oxford Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford's Department of Experimental Psychology. His research focuses on developing computational models of brain function, including vision, spatial processing, motor control, language, and consciousness. He collaborates with experimental groups across the UK to bridge theoretical and empirical neuroscience. His work aims to advance understanding of neurological disorders and inspire AI/robotics innovations.

Education: Holds a BSc and PhD (specific institutions unlisted). Professional roles include Course Director for the MSc in Psychological Research. His lab employs theoreticians to model neural dynamics, particularly exploring how primate visual systems interpret complex scenes and the mechanisms of feature binding in neural networks.

Research highlights include computational studies on auditory category learning, head direction cell modeling, and spiking neural networks. While no awards are explicitly listed, his work has been featured in outlets like Nautilus Magazine discussing AI consciousness.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Oxford Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience & AI, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations between neuroscience and computer science.