Lukas Kunz

Prof. Dr. Dr. Lukas Kunz is a Professor at the Department of Epileptology, affiliated with the University Hospital Bonn, part of the University of Bonn. His research focuses on cognitive and translational neuroscience, particularly the neural mechanisms underlying spatial navigation and memory. His lab employs advanced techniques like virtual reality tasks, single-neuron recordings, and intracranial EEG in epilepsy patients to study spatial cognition. Key research areas include Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy’s impact on neural pathways. He leads the Bonn Spatial Memory Lab, which bridges basic and clinical research to understand spatial awareness deficits in neurological conditions.

His work integrates neurophysiological methods with computational modeling, investigating how spatial information is encoded and retrieved. Recent studies highlight path integration deficits in Alzheimer’s risk carriers and the role of hippocampal subfields in spatial memory. Collaborative projects with global institutions enhance translational outcomes.

Awards and grants section remains empty as no specific honors were listed in the provided materials. No advisees are explicitly mentioned, but his lab’s innovative methods and interdisciplinary approach are central to his contributions. The Bonn Spatial Memory Lab actively explores clinical applications of cognitive neuroscience findings.