جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Cerebellar Plasticity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ting-Feng Lin is an Assistant Professor at the Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Biophysics department within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University, Netherlands. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of learning and memory formation in the cerebellum, particularly how synaptic and intrinsic plasticity mechanisms coordinate to regulate neuronal signaling and behavior. He employs advanced microscopy, optogenetic, and chemogenetic techniques in transparent zebrafish models to study these processes in vivo, with implications for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia. 2025: Assistant Professor, Utrecht University 2019-2025: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Chicago 2015-2019: PhD in Neuroscience, Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ) 2010-2014: MS in Physiology, National Taiwan University 2006-2010: BS in Sports Medicine, China Medical University His work investigates how sensory experiences shape cerebellar processing during development, focusing on climbing fiber pathways and their role in sensory prediction errors. His group also studies the interaction between synaptic, intrinsic, and structural plasticity mechanisms in neural circuits, using zebrafish models with genetic modifications (e.g., Grid2 knockout) to model human neurological conditions. Dr. Lin has received scientific recognition including the SfN Trainee Professional Development Award for his work on Purkinje cell plasticity and the JNS Meeting Award for research on parallel fiber ramping activity and LTD. His publications span topics from cerebellar plasticity to voltage-gated K+ channel dynamics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to neurobiology.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Machine Learning
• Neural Networks
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Prof. Sander Bohte is a part-time full professor of Computational Neuroscience at the University of Amsterdam (Swammerdam Institute of Life Sciences) and an honorary full professor of Bio-inspired Neural Networks at the University of Groningen. He serves as a Scientific Staff Member and Group Leader in the Machine Learning department at CWI, Amsterdam. His work bridges computational neuroscience and machine learning with a focus on continuous-time information processing. Key research interests include: Spiking Neural Networks with predictive coding and multi-compartment models Biologically Plausible Learning in recurrent and deep architectures Working Memory modeling via reinforcement learning Neuromorphic Computing for real-time systems and GPU acceleration His recent publications highlight trends in neural adaptation , predictive coding , and SNN hardware-software co-design . Awards include the Veni Innovational Research Grant (2004) and ERCIM grant (2013) . He actively supervises MSc theses and leads grants like the NWO KIC project 'Selfhealing Neuromorphic Systems' (2024).

Michael Levinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Biology
• Bioelectricity
• Cognitive Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Levin is a Distinguished Professor at Tufts University in the Department of Biology within the School of Arts and Sciences. He serves as Director of both the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University and the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. His laboratory investigates the intersection of developmental biology, artificial life, bioengineering, synthetic morphology, and cognitive science. Allen Discovery Center at Tufts Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology Tufts/UVM: ICDO Harvard Wyss Institute Stibel Dennett Consortium for Brain and Cognitive Science The Proteus Institute MIT Science and Technology Center EBICS Levin's research focuses on understanding diverse intelligence in evolved, designed, and hybrid complex systems. His lab combines developmental biophysics, computer science, and behavioral science to study how cognition scales up from cellular competencies to organism-level behaviors. A key specialty is developmental bioelectricity—the study of how somatic electrical networks store, process, and act on information to control large-scale body structure. His team creates tools to read and edit the bioelectric code guiding proto-cognitive computations in the body. Levin's publications reveal a strong focus on bioelectricity, morphogenesis, and non-neural cognition across multiple model systems including Xenopus, planarians, and synthetic living constructs. His recent work explores collective intelligence as a unifying concept across biological scales, the development of microfluidic devices for measuring electrical connectivity, and optical estimation of bioelectric patterns in living embryos. His research spans fundamental developmental mechanisms to potential biomedical applications in regeneration and disease treatment. As an editor, Levin serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Bioelectricity and Founding Associate Editor of Collective Intelligence. He has mentored numerous post-doctoral fellows and graduate students who have gone on to establish their own research programs. His lab has received significant attention for creating novel biological machines (xenobots) and demonstrating that cells can store and transmit behavioral memory outside the brain. The Levin Lab maintains several significant research initiatives including the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts, the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology, and collaborations with the Wyss Institute at Harvard. The lab employs a multidisciplinary approach combining wet lab experiments with computational modeling to investigate how living systems achieve goal-directed behavior and pattern formation.

Dierck Hillmannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optical Coherence Tomography
• Biophotonics
• Medical Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dierck Hillmann is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science, Department of Biophotonics and Medical Imaging, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Holoscopy from Luebeck University (2013). His research focuses on advanced optical imaging techniques, particularly Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), with applications in retinal imaging, functional signal analysis, and computational imaging. He is affiliated with the LaserLaB - Biophotonics and Microscopy research group. Key research areas include improving OCT resolution through holographic methods, functional imaging of retinal neurons and photoreceptors, and developing computational adaptive optics to enhance imaging quality. His work addresses challenges like speckle reduction, aberration correction, and real-time data processing in biomedical imaging. Dr. Hillmann’s contributions span over 37 publications, including innovations in full-field OCT, optoretinography, and phase-sensitive measurements. He teaches courses such as Computational Optical Imaging and Light-Tissue Interaction. His current project explores imaging individual retinal cells and their functions using advanced techniques. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record reflects significant academic impact. Students advised are not specified in the provided materials.

Utku Yavuzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Neurophysiology
• Neuromuscular Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Utku Yavuz is an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Signals and Systems Department at the TechMed Centre. His expertise spans neuromuscular physiology, wearable sensor technologies, and clinical monitoring systems. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Ege University, complemented by earlier degrees in Physics Engineering (Hacettepe University) and Biophysics (Hacettepe University). Research Focus: Motor unit physiology, neuromuscular modeling, and clinical applications of wearable sensors. Key Areas: Spinal motor neuron behavior, electromyography (EMG), and translational technologies for diabetes and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Yavuz’s work bridges neuroscience and engineering, addressing challenges in prosthetic design, real-time neuromuscular signal decoding, and improving clinical decision-making through sensor data analysis. Recent studies include optimizing wearable glucose monitors and analyzing muscle-tendon dynamics in amputees. His research outputs span 43 publications, with contributions to high-impact journals like BMC Digital Health and IEEE Sensors Journal . Collaborations include institutions focused on biomechanics, robotics, and clinical informatics. Advising: Supervised 1 graduate project, though specific advisee names are not listed. Active in academic activities such as thesis examinations and conference presentations.

Guus Smitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Proteomics
• Alzheimer's Disease
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Guus Smit is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), holding appointments in the Faculty of Science, Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (CNCR), and Amsterdam Neuroscience (divisions: Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms and Neurodegeneration). He specializes in synaptic biology, neurodegenerative disorders, and proteomics. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and synaptic dysfunction, with over 370 peer-reviewed publications. He teaches courses including Cell Biology, Neurogenomics, and From Molecule to Mind. Key research areas include synaptic protein complexes, neurodevelopmental processes, and biomarker discovery for neurological diseases. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Smit collaborates internationally and leads projects analyzing genetic overlaps in neurodegenerative diseases. He has supervised 59 PhD theses and contributed to datasets on Alzheimer’s proteomics and centenarian neuropathology. His recent publications (2025) address neuropeptide secretion mechanisms, SFRP1-driven synaptic dysfunction in Alzheimer’s, glycine receptor proteomics, schizophrenia-immune links, and hippocampal memory engram studies. He actively shares data via platforms like Figshare and engages in open-access publishing.

Martin A. Vinckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• Neural Coding
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Martin Vinck is a Professor at the Donders Centre for Neuroscience in the Department of Neurophysics , Radboud University. He is also a Research Group Leader at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience and a faculty member at the International Max Planck Research School for Neural Circuits . Current affiliations: Radboud University, ESI Frankfurt, Max Planck Research School Positions: Professor, Research Group Leader, Review Editor for eLife Research Interests span computational and systems neuroscience, focusing on predictive processing in biological and artificial neural networks. His lab investigates: How distinct excitatory/inhibitory neurons regulate plasticity and flexible information processing Neural ensemble coding via spatio-temporal patterns and spike sequences Self-supervised learning mechanisms using spatial/temporal predictions Gamma oscillations, synchronization, and their role in visual encoding Scientific Contributions include developing algorithms for high-dimensional neural data analysis, co-supervising key studies on interneuron dynamics, and pioneering work on predictive coding in V1. His grants include the ERC Starting Grant (2019) and VIDI Grant (2024) . Lab Members include PhD students Jinke Liu, Jahan Esfandiarii, Athanasia Tzanou and alumni Irene Onorato, Marius Schneider, Ana Clara Silveira Broggini . He actively promotes open science , develops the Spike Toolbox , and reviews for journals like Neuron, eLife, PLoS Computational Biology .

• Neuroscience
• Molecular Neurobiology
• Cellular Neurobiology

Jori Fuhren serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology within the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding both a Doctor title (dr.) and Master of Science (MSc) degree. Her research centers on Neuroscience , with specialized expertise in Molecular Neurobiology and Cellular Neurobiology , investigating fundamental mechanisms of neural function at molecular and cellular levels including neuronal signaling pathways and synaptic processes. No scientific awards, student advisement records, research grants, or laboratory team affiliations are documented in the available profile information.

• Entomology
• Chemical Ecology
• Insect Neurobiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Haverkamp is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research's Laboratory of Entomology. His research program integrates insect neurobiology, chemical ecology, and sustainable agriculture, with particular focus on olfactory systems in Lepidoptera and their ecological interactions. Research interests span: Insect olfaction and sensory processing mechanisms Pollinator behavior and plant-insect coevolution Viral manipulation of insect neurophysiology Sustainable mini-livestock production systems Behavioral ecology of caterpillars and butterflies Recent publications demonstrate multidisciplinary approaches combining neuroethology, virology, and agricultural science, with consistent focus on insect-centered solutions to ecological challenges. Research trends show strong emphasis on sensory biology applications in sustainable agriculture. Current PhD supervisions include projects on: Viral manipulation of insect behavior (2023-2025) Neuronal mechanisms in parasitoid-host interactions Olfactory co-evolution in caterpillar-wasp systems Dr. Haverkamp leads the insect neuroethology research group at the Laboratory of Entomology, collaborating with international teams on viral ecology and sustainable food system initiatives.

Aida Todri-Sanialمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy-Efficient Circuits
• Quantum Computing
• Neuromorphic Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aida Todri-Sanial is a Full Professor in the Integrated Circuits group of the Electrical Engineering department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She leads the NanoComputing Research Lab and is affiliated with the Center for Quantum Materials and Technology Eindhoven (CQMT-E), EAISI, and the Integrated Circuits group. Her research focuses on energy-efficient circuits, novel computing paradigms (e.g., 3D integration, neuromorphic computing, quantum computing), and nanotechnology-driven architectures. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara (2009) Bardeen Fellow at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (2009–2010) Scientist/Research Director at CNRS (2011–2021) Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge (2016–2017) Research Interests: Dr. Todri-Sanial’s work integrates physics and electronics to design unconventional computing systems. Key areas include: Physical design optimization for energy efficiency Oscillatory neural networks (ONNs) for edge AI Quantum computing hardware and error mitigation 3D integration and monolithic-3D architectures Nanomaterials (e.g., VO₂, MoS₂) for neuromorphic and sensing applications Awards & Grants: ERC Consolidator Grant THERMODON (2023) NWO AiNed Fellowship (2024) NWO Quantum Technology Grant (2024) CNRS Bronze Medal (2016), IBM Quantum Open Science Prize (2021), and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer (2022) Labs & Teams: Principal Investigator of the NanoComputing Research Lab Lead researcher in EAISI (Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute) Collaborator with global institutions (e.g., IBM, STMicroelectronics)

• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Hendrik Korswagen is a faculty member at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science , affiliated with the Developmental Biology department. His research focuses on Wnt signaling, developmental genetics, and molecular mechanisms in Caenorhabditis elegans and nematodes. Key Affiliation: Group Leader at Hubrecht Institute, Utrecht, Netherlands Research Focus: Wnt/β-catenin signaling, neuroblast migration, transcriptomics, and redox regulation Research Interests Prof. Korswagen investigates how Wnt signaling regulates cellular processes like migration, polarity, and gene expression. His work explores evolutionary conserved mechanisms in nematodes, including roles of ztf-6 in neuronal development and retromer complexes in Wnt secretion. Current projects analyze temporal precision in molecular events and sex-specific gene expression using C. elegans and organoid models. Publications Trend His publications (2000–2024) span Wnt signaling , neuroblast migration , transcriptomics , and redox regulation . Notable collaborations include work with A. Mugler (2020–2023) on timing mechanisms, R. E. A. de Groot (2013–2018) on Wnt secretion, and M. Doitsidou (2018) on dopamine neuron specification. Recent studies (2024) optimize C. elegans tools for organoid research. Labs and Collaborations He leads a research group at the Hubrecht Institute and collaborates with institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine. His team utilizes C. elegans and Caenorhabditis nematodes as model systems, integrating spatial transcriptomics and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) in their work.

• Bioinformatics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Comparative Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Berend Snel is a Professor of Bioinformatics at Utrecht University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology. He leads the Evolutionary Genomics and Integrative Bioinformatics group and serves as chair of the executive board of the Utrecht Bioinformatics Center. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to life sciences and bioinformatics research. His research expertise spans across several domains: Evolutionary Biology Bioinformatics Comparative Genomics Eukaryote Evolution Big Data Analysis in Life Sciences Professor Snel's research focuses on the evolutionary genomics of eukaryotes, with particular interest in gene duplication, orthology, paralogy, and kinetochore evolution. His work integrates computational approaches with biological insights to understand fundamental evolutionary processes. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong contributions to research on Eukaryotes (100%), Genomics (84%), Gene Duplication (49%), Arabidopsis (47%), Kinetochore (46%), Orthology (46%), and Paralogy (44%). His recent publication trends show a continued focus on eukaryotic evolution, with particular emphasis on metabolic pathways, chromosome segregation mechanisms, spliceosome evolution, and the genomic consequences of endosymbiosis. His work increasingly integrates phylogenomics with structural and functional analyses to reconstruct evolutionary histories. Scientific recognition includes: NWO-Vici award (2015) Professor Snel has supervised numerous students and researchers, with 13 supervised works documented. His group participates in the Utrecht Exposome Hub and contributes to integrative bioinformatics approaches in life sciences. He serves on editorial boards for BMC Bioinformatics and Biology Direct, and Scientific Reports, and participates in PhD committees and national/international grant panels. His group is actively involved in several major conferences including NBCI, BioSB, and BBC.

Carla Gomes da Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurobiology
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Neuronal Migration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carla Gomes da Silva is an Assistant Professor at the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht), affiliated with the Brain Strategic Program. Her research focuses on molecular regulation in brain development, particularly neuronal migration processes linked to neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and schizophrenia. Her recent work explores mechanisms in interneuron migration, synapse stabilization via adenosine/GABA signaling, and cortical morphogenesis. Collaborations span multiple disciplines, including neurobiology and developmental disorders. Key research areas: neuronal migration, synapse stabilization, neurodevelopmental disorders Contact: cgomesda@umcutrecht.nl

• Toxicology
• In Vitro Toxicology
• Neurotoxicology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emma Kasteel is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University. Her work focuses on toxicology, particularly neurotoxicology of micro- and nanoplastics and alternative methods to animal testing. Dr. Kasteel completed her PhD in 2021 on Next Generation Risk Assessment of Chemicals with a focus on alternative (in vitro/in silico) methods for toxicity testing. Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Safety (cum laude) from VU Amsterdam (2014-2016) and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from VU Amsterdam (2011-2014). Her research primarily centers on neurotoxicology, microplastics, and risk assessment of chemicals. She is currently investigating whether micro- and nanoplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier and cause potential neurotoxic effects as part of the MOMENTUM project. Dr. Kasteel is also involved in the INTACT project, which focuses on integrated in vitro toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics to advance multi-organ toxicity testing. Her publication record demonstrates strong expertise in applying in vitro data in physiologically-based kinetic models, refining neurotoxicity approaches by accounting for interspecies and interindividual differences, and developing next-generation risk assessment methods. Her work frequently employs Bayesian meta-analysis to address human variability in toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic processes. Dr. Kasteel has received recognition for her work, including the 2022 Joep van den Bercken award for best PhD thesis in toxicology in 2021. She is actively involved in teaching, particularly in courses related to toxicology, food, pesticides, and drugs. She also shares her expertise through media appearances discussing microplastics risks and advances in animal-free toxicity testing.

Manon Bendersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neonatology
• Pediatrics
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Manon Benders is a Full Professor of Neonatology at the Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, UMC Utrecht, leading the Department of Neonatology since 2015. She holds dual qualifications as a Pediatrician-Neonatologist and Senior Clinical Lecturer at King's College London (2014). Her career spans international fellowships including UCLA (1997) and expertise in neonatal neurology under Prof. Linda de Vries. Education: PhD from Leiden University (1999), Pediatric-Neonatology qualification under Prof. Frank van Bel (2006). Research Focus: Improving long-term outcomes for high-risk infants via neuroimaging/neuromonitoring, congenital heart disease interventions, and brain injury prevention. Key initiatives include perinatal surgery impact analysis and cerebral palsy diagnostic communication strategies. Awards: 1991 Leids Universitair Fonds Award for Doppler-sonography research; 2005 NSCK Reward for national hyperbilirubinemia registry. Labs/Teams: Leads four research groups: Congenital Heart Disease, Perinatal Neuroimaging, Brain Injury Protection, and Perinatal Surgery. Active in clinical ethics through AI-assisted diagnostics research.