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Dr. Rubén Moreno Bote is a Serra Húnter Professor at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona, Spain, affiliated with the Department of Information and Communication Technologies and the Center for Brain and Cognition. His research focuses on theoretical and cognitive neuroscience, combining physics, machine learning, and psychology to uncover neuronal mechanisms underlying perception, decision-making, and cognition.
- Institution: Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)
- Department: Department of Information and Communication Technologies
Moreno Bote's work explores how sensory information processing in the brain is limited and how these limitations shape human intelligence, with potential applications to artificial intelligence and education. His lab investigates conditions like Asperger's syndrome to understand enhanced cognitive capacities.
Notable recognition includes the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) International Early Career Award (2017), which funds his five-year study on brain information processing limits. Funding sources also include the Schmitt Foundation, FLAG ERA project, and collaborations with experimental labs.
- Email: ruben.moreno@upf.edu
His lab has mentored researchers such as Alexandre Hyafil (Ramón y Cajal Fellowship), Belén Sancristobal (La Caixa postdoctoral fellowship), and Gabriela Mochol (Juan de la Cierva Award), reflecting a strong focus on training emerging scientists.