Henning Sprekeler

Henning Sprekeler is a Full Professor of Modelling of Cognitive Processes at Technische Universität Berlin (since 2014). He previously held positions as a Lecturer at the University of Cambridge (2013), Junior Group Leader at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2012), and Guest Professor at TU Berlin (2012). His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2011) and EPFL (2008-2012).

• Education:
  • PhD in Biology, summa cum laude, Humboldt University Berlin (2008)
  • Diploma in Physics, Technische Universität Berlin (2003)

As a computational neuroscientist, Sprekeler investigates information processing and learning mechanisms in biological systems. His work combines computational modeling to study neuronal network dynamics, synaptic plasticity, and intersections between behavioral learning and machine learning. Current research trends focus on theoretical frameworks bridging neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

Scientific Awards:

• Bernstein Prize (2011)
• Humboldt Prize for Outstanding Dissertation (2008)