Nicolai Winter-Hjelm

Nicolai Winter-Hjelm is a researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) specializing in integrative neuroscience. He completed his Ph.D. in medicine at NTNU under the supervision of Professor Ioanna Sandvig, with collaborations from Professor Pawel Sikorski (physics) and Professor Axel Sandvig (neuromedicine and movement science). He also holds a part-time 25% duty worker position at NTNU NanoLab, providing technical assistance and training.

• Academic Background:
  • Ph.D. in Medicine (2020–2024), NTNU
  • Master in Nanotechnology (2015–2020), NTNU
  • Exchange in Biological Studies (2019), NTU Singapore

His research focuses on understanding how neuronal network topology affects functional output and computational capacity, with applications in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS. He develops microfluidic devices and 3D microelectrode arrays to study neural network dynamics in controlled environments.

Key technical competencies include Biophysics, Nanotechnology, Neuroengineering, and Neuroscience. His work intersects biomedical engineering, computational sciences, and neural network modeling.

Recent Publications: His 2025–2023 articles highlight advancements in 3D interfaces, nanoporous electrodes, and disease-specific neural network models. These works address structural-functional relationships in engineered networks and pathological reconfigurations in neurodegenerative conditions.

Teaching & Supervision: He has supervised multiple master students at NTNU, including research on microfluidic models, 3D surfaces for neural networks, and microelectrode array fabrication.