Michal Zochowski Sara Aton

Michal Zochowski Sara Aton is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Their research focuses on the science of sleep, integrating physics methodologies with neuroscience. Collaborating with LSA colleagues, they utilize modern brain imaging and optogenetics to explore sleep's role in cognitive processes and potential therapeutic applications. Their work bridges biophysics and neurophysiology, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent collaborations include high-profile projects on sleep mechanisms, highlighted in LSA publications. Contact: physics@umich.edu.