Simon Jacob

Prof. Dr. Simon Jacob is a leading researcher in translational neurotechnology at the Technische Universität München. As head of the Translational NeuroTechnology Laboratory and associate member of multiple neuroscience networks, he bridges rodent models with human neurosurgical research to unravel cognitive mechanisms.

• Board-certified neurologist
• Director of preclinical and clinical BCI research

His research focuses on

• Neuronal basis of higher cognition
• Dopamine's role in executive function
• Neuromodulation of mental health

using advanced methods like optogenetics, multi-scale neuroimaging, and computational modeling.

Recent scientific publications reveal groundbreaking insights into

• Prefrontal cortex organization
• Striatal dopamine signaling
• Neuronal distraction filtering

with implications for brain-computer interfaces and cognitive disorders.

Recognized with a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant, he mentors a diverse team of students spanning medicine, psychology, and AI. His teaching includes courses on neuroanatomy, cognitive neuroscience, and translational approaches to psychiatric disorders at TUM's elite programs.