Yaniv Assaf

Prof. Yaniv Assaf is a Professor at the Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, specializing in computational modeling and brain mapping of connectivity and plasticity.

His primary research interests include:

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Computational & Theoretical Neuroscience
• Imaging Research

with specializations in Biophysics, Brain Mapping, and Plasticity using methodologies such as Human Studies, Machine learning, and MRI.

His recent publications (2012-2020) demonstrate a consistent focus on brain connectivity and plasticity through diffusion MRI, highlighting conservation of mammalian brain wiring, advancements in mapping techniques, and neuroplasticity during learning. His work integrates computational approaches with empirical neuroimaging to advance structural and functional neuroscience understanding.