Heiko SCHÜTTView profile
Associate Professor
Heiko SCHÜTT is an Associate Professor of Computational Science and Modelling at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. He is affiliated with the Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, where his research focuses on integrating computational models with cognitive and neural processes. His work spans machine learning, perceptual decision making, and visual perception, leveraging tools like deep neural networks and Bayesian analysis. Key research interests include analyzing neural representations through methods like representational similarity analysis, developing probabilistic models for feature segmentation, and investigating reward processing mechanisms in the brain. His publications highlight contributions to understanding how computational models can explain human cognition, particularly in areas like face recognition and color constancy. Recent work emphasizes the application of Bayesian experimental design to controversial stimuli and the optimization of loss functions in machine learning contexts. SCHÜTT collaborates across disciplines, bridging artificial intelligence with neuroscientific insights while maintaining a focus on experimental validation of computational hypotheses. He holds a strong academic profile with over 35 publications since 2016, addressing topics ranging from early visual processing to high-level cognitive functions. Despite his prolific output, no formal awards or grants are listed in the provided materials.