Antonio Fernandez-Ruiz

Antonio Fernandez-Ruiz is an Assistant Professor in Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding how neuronal dynamics support complex cognitive functions through hippocampal network mechanisms, with specific emphasis on memory generalization and predictive inference models.

• PhD, Complutense University of Madrid (2015)
• Postdoctoral Researcher, NYU (Buzsaki Lab)

Dr. Fernandez-Ruiz's work explores the hippocampus's role in generating predictive models of the world through structured neural sequences. His research investigates how distributed brain circuits coordinate to enable memory-guided behavior, using advanced techniques like large-scale silicon probe recordings, closed-loop optogenetics, and computational modeling.

His publications demonstrate expertise in hippocampal function across multiple domains: memory consolidation (2019 Science), neural coding (2020 bioRxiv), cortical interactions (2019 Neuron), and oscillatory dynamics (2017 Neuron). Articles focus on brain architecture, neural coordination, and cognitive modeling.

• Scialog Award
• NIH Award
• Mind Prize
• Sloan Fellowship
• Klarman Fellowship

Dr. Fernandez-Ruiz operates the Brain Computation and Behavior Lab at Cornell, developing novel methodologies for studying neural circuit dynamics. His research program integrates experimental and computational approaches to address fundamental questions about memory encoding and cognitive mapping.