Benjamin H. Brinkmann

Benjamin H. Brinkmann, PhD, is a Professor of Neurology and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Mayo Clinic. He serves as a Consultant in the Division of Epilepsy within the Department of Neurology. His research focuses on developing noninvasive seizure detection and prediction technologies using biosensors, with a strong emphasis on improving pre-surgical evaluations and epilepsy management.

Education: PhD in Biophysics/Biophysical Sciences (Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine) and BS in Physics and Biology (North Park College).

Research Interests: Noninvasive wearable devices for seizure forecasting, machine learning applications in neurophysiological data analysis, EEG and MEG source reconstruction, ictal SPECT imaging, and volumetric neuroimaging techniques. His work aims to translate technologies into therapies that prevent seizures and address comorbidities like depression and cognitive impairment.

Key Projects:

• Optimizing Pharmacotherapy with Noninvasive Wearable Sensors and Subscalp EEG (NIH-funded grant, 2022–2025)
• Leadership roles: Technical co-chair of Neurotechnology in Epilepsy Section (International League Against Epilepsy), EEG project lead in Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program

Laboratory Affiliation: Collaborates with the Bioelectronics Neurophysiology and Engineering Lab at Mayo Clinic.