Sheyum Syed

Sheyum Syed is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami, with secondary faculty appointment in Biology and serving as Director of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Syed's research spans multiple areas of behavioral neuroscience with particular expertise in:

• Circadian rhythm regulation and sleep mechanisms
• Autism Spectrum Disorder modeling using zebrafish
• Drosophila behavioral analysis including color vision and grooming patterns
• Neural basis of anesthesia recovery
• Computational methods for behavioral quantification

His publication record shows consistent research output through 2023, with recent work focusing on SYNGAP1-related autism models in zebrafish that demonstrate context-dependent hyperactivity patterns. Earlier work established foundational understanding of circadian regulation in Drosophila, including the discovery of a dual control model for grooming behavior where one program regulates timing and another regulates duration.

Dr. Syed's interdisciplinary approach combines molecular genetics, behavioral analysis, and computational methods to investigate how genetic factors influence complex behaviors. His work has received attention across multiple academic sharing platforms and news outlets.

As Director of Graduate Studies, he plays a key administrative role in shaping graduate education within his department.