Alexander Zhigalov

Dr. Alexander Zhigalov is a Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at Aston University's School of Engineering and Technology within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He specializes in neuroimaging techniques such as MEG/EEG and applies machine learning to analyze brain activity in cognitive tasks. His research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms of attention, developing neuromodulation techniques, and creating clinical biomarkers for diagnostics.

Education:

• PhD in Human Neuroscience (Moscow State University, Russia)
• MSc in Telecommunication Engineering (Vyatka State University, Russia)

Research Interests: Brain-computer interfaces, neuroimaging signal processing, computational modeling of neural dynamics, and translational applications in clinical settings. His work bridges fundamental neuroscience with practical tools for mental health and neurorehabilitation.

Research Trends: His articles emphasize MEG/EEG-based studies of attentional processing, cortical excitability, and functional connectivity. Recent work explores perceptual echoes, distractor suppression mechanisms, and brain-computer interface innovations using frequency tagging techniques.

Advising & Grants: Currently accepting PhD students. His career includes roles as Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Neuroscience Centre and Department of Computer Science.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Centre for Human Brain Health (University of Birmingham) and collaborates across disciplines in systems modeling and quantitative biomedicine.