Biyu J. He

Biyu J. He is an Associate Professor in the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Radiology. His research focuses on systems, cognitive, and computational neuroscience, particularly exploring neural mechanisms underlying conscious perception, memory, and visual processing. He leads the HELab at NYU, investigating how spontaneous brain activity influences sensory awareness and cognition.

Dr. He earned his PhD from Washington University in St. Louis. His work spans interdisciplinary approaches, including functional brain imaging in healthy volunteers and neurological patients to study cognitive functions. Key research themes include slow cortical potentials, neural oscillations, and the temporal dynamics of neural processes.

His recent grants include a $1.2 million award to advance AI research informed by human cognitive models. Notable contributions include studies on change blindness, memory representation during perceptual tasks, and network mechanisms of consciousness. Collaborations with experts like Ned Block and Jan W. Brascamp highlight his engagement with both experimental and theoretical neuroscience.

Dr. He’s lab integrates computational modeling, neuroimaging, and behavioral experiments to dissect the neural substrates of perception and cognition. His publications often emphasize bridging gaps between consciousness studies and broader cognitive neuroscience frameworks.