Nicol Harper

Nicol Harper is a University Research Scientist at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the King Group. Their work focuses on computational neuroscience, auditory processing, and neural modeling, particularly investigating how sensory systems like the auditory and visual cortices process natural stimuli and adapt to environmental changes.

Research interests include

• Temporal prediction in sensory systems
• Auditory cortex response to sound textures
• Neural dynamics of adaptive spiking models

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining computational modeling, neural signal processing, and analysis of natural sound and visual stimuli. Key themes include predictive coding, receptive field modeling, and the speed-accuracy trade-off in neural simulations.

Harper's lab collaborations, particularly within the King Group, emphasize advancing neurocomputational frameworks and understanding cortical processing mechanisms.