Sourmpis, Christos

Christos Sourmpis is a current member of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the LCN1 (Laboratory of Neural Circuits and Computation) and LSENS (Laboratory of Sensory Processing) units. His research focuses on neuroscience and computational neuroscience, particularly in understanding neural circuits, sensory processing, and reward learning mechanisms.

• University: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
• Lab Affiliation: LCN1, LSENS
• Email: christos.sourmpis@epfl.ch

Research Interests
Christos Sourmpis investigates the neural basis of sensory-motor integration, contextual fear responses, and striatal dopamine signaling. His work combines biologically informed cortical models with optogenetic perturbations to study neural dynamics in goal-directed behavior. Key areas include spiking neural networks and data-constrained modeling to capture variability in neural systems.

Scientific Contributions
His recent publications (2023-2024) highlight trends in neuroscience, with a focus on neural circuits, optogenetics, and reward learning. His studies explore distributed encoding in the neocortex and the role of dopamine in striatal function, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches between biological systems and computational models.

Labs & Collaborations
Christos Sourmpis is associated with the LCN1 and LSENS labs at EPFL. His work involves collaborations with prominent researchers like Wulfram Gerstner and Sylvain Crochet, supported by funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation.