Openings at the BrainX Group for Neural Interface and AI for Biomedical Devices
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Openings at the BrainX Group for Neural Interface and AI for Biomedical Devices
The BrainX Group, led by Dr. Hongyu An at Michigan Technological University, invites applications for multiple research positions in the areas of intelligent neural prosthetics and adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS). Openings are available for Ph.D. students, M.S. students, undergraduate interns, and visiting students or scholars who are enthusiastic about applying advanced AI techniques to medical applications and neural interfaces. The BrainX Lab features a fully functional neuromorphic brain-interface laboratory capable of conducting both behavioral and neural electrophysiological experiments on rodents.
Current Research Focus Our interdisciplinary group works at the intersection of neuromorphic computing, AI, and neuroscience. The research themes for these positions include:
The BrainX Group, led by Dr. Hongyu An at Michigan Technological University, invites applications for multiple research positions in the areas of intelligent neural prosthetics and adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS). Openings are available for Ph.D. students, M.S. students, undergraduate interns, and visiting students or scholars who are enthusiastic about applying advanced AI techniques to medical applications and neural interfaces. The BrainX Lab features a fully functional neuromorphic brain-interface laboratory capable of conducting both behavioral and neural electrophysiological experiments on rodents.
Current Research Focus Our interdisciplinary group works at the intersection of neuromorphic computing, AI, and neuroscience. The research themes for these positions include:
- Real-time neuromorphic control of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) signals using spiking neural networks and deep learning for Parkinson's disease treatment.
- Development of next-generation neural prostheses for memory restoration using brain-inspired hardware and algorithms.
Recruited students will receive hands-on training in surgical procedures and participate in experimental studies involving rodents. More information can be found at sites.google.com. They may also have internship opportunities with collaborators at top institutions such as USC and UC Davis.
About the Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Hongyu An is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Tech. His research interests include: - Neuromorphic embodied AI systems for neuroscience and robot studies;
- Neuromorphic neural prosthesis for memory restoration and Alzheimer's disease;
- Power-efficient adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS) for Parkinson's disease;
- Neuromorphic chip design with memristors.
More about Dr. An can be found on his website: sites.google.com.
Facilities and Collaborations: The BrainX Group benefits from access to top-tier facilities and collaborations, including:
Intel Neuromorphic Research Lab (Loihi chips);
University of Southern California (USC);
Institute of Neuroinformatics at ETH Zurich;
UC Davis.
Desired Skills:
Basic understanding of deep learning, neural networks
Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Python, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written)
Background with neuroscience and neural interface is a big plus.
If interested, please send me your CV, transcript(s), and sample publications if applicable to email address: 1point3acres.com.
