Wenhao Dang

Wenhao Dang is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering. His research focuses on high-density neurophysiology, working memory, rule learning, and neural dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville and a B.S. from Beijing Agricultural University.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Louisville
• B.S., Beijing Agricultural University

Research Interests: His work explores neural mechanisms underlying cognitive functions such as working memory and rule-based learning, with a focus on prefrontal cortex dynamics. Techniques include neurophysiological recordings and computational modeling to study how neural populations encode and process information.

Research Trends: Recent studies emphasize attractor dynamics in working memory, spatial/shape representation in the primate cortex, and nonlinear selectivity changes post-training. Earlier work included visual system plasticity and neuropathic pain mechanisms.

Labs/Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not detailed, his research aligns with Vanderbilt’s biomedical engineering and neuroscience communities.