Neural Engineering
Research in Neural Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University merges CMU's core strengths in fundamental engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and micromechanical device design with our fundamental and applied neuroscience thrusts. This research benefits from synergistic interactions with our research partners such as BrainHub and the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, as well as close collaborative ties with clinical institutions.
Key focus areas within Neural Engineering include Brain-Computer Interfaces, Neural Modulation, and Neural Imaging.
Research within Neural Engineering includes the basic mechanistic research of and development of novel systems neuroengineering technologies for sensing, interfacing, imaging, and modulating the nervous systems. These include, but are not limited to, brain-computer interfaces for use in paralysis, neural stimulation device design for sensory and motor prostheses and basic science research, and neural recording and imaging devices ranging from the micro- to the macro- scale.
Alison Barth
Professor, Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Activity-dependent gene expression in the CNS; the cellular and synaptic mechanisms that underlie learning and memory; the effect of behavioral training on neural excitability and anatomy
Marlene Behrmann
George A. and Helen Dunham Cowan Professor, Cognitive Neuroscience, Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, and Department of Psychology; Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Visual system; human adult and children; brain damage; neuroscience; electrophysiology
Maysam Chamanzar
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Neural engineering; multimodal (electro-acousto-optical) neural interfacing; bio-photonics; optogenetics; bio-sensing
Steven M. Chase
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience Institute
Research Interests
Brain-computer interfaces; neural engineering; motor learning; motor control
Tzahi (Itzhaq) Cohen-Karni
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering
Research Interests
Nano-biotechnology; nano-bio interfaces; nanomaterials synthesis; biomedical applications of nanowires/nanotubes; biomedical nanodevices/sensors
Hartmut Geyer
Associate Professor, Robotics Institute and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Legged dynamics and control; motor control of human locomotion; powered prosthetics; humanoid robotics
Aryn Gittis
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Electrophysiology; optogenetics; neural circuits; movement disorders
Pulkit Grover
Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Neuroscience Institute, and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Theory, noninvasive neural sensing and stimulation
Bin He
Trustee Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Neuroscience Institute
Research Interests
Electrophysiological source imaging; brain-computer interface; neuromodulation; inverse problem; functional neuroimaging; tissue electrical property imaging
Jana Kainerstorfer
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Biomedical optics; neurophotonics; neural sensing; medical devices; optical imaging of cerebral perfusion; portable optical devices for disease monitoring; clinical translation of optical devices; bedside monitoring of cerebral trauma
Shawn K. Kelly
Adjunct Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering; Senior Systems Scientist, Engineering Research Accelerator; Research Biomedical Engineer, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Research Interests
Retinal prostheses for the blind; neural prostheses; neural stimulation circuitry; wireless power and data telemetry for medical devices; hermetic packaging for medical devices
Sandra J. Kuhlman
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Influence of cortical inhibitory circuits on sensory development and perceptual learning
Tom M. Mitchell
E. Fredkin University Professor, Computer Science, Robotics, Language Technologies, and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Computer science; machine learning; artificial intelligence; cognitive neuroscience; societal impacts of technology
O. Burak Ozdoganlar
Ver Planck Professor, Mechanical Engineering; Associate Director, Engineering Research Accelerator; Courtesy, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering
Research Interests
Mechanics of micro-scale material removal; dynamics and vibrations of micro-scale structures and micromachining; novel micro/nano-manufacturing techniques and application-driven research
Barbara Shinn-Cunningham
Director, Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute; Professor, Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, and Electrical & Computer Engineering
Research Interests
Auditory attention in normal and special populations; binaural and spatial hearing; subcortical and cortical sound processing; multi-sensory attention networks
Matthew A. Smith
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute
Research Interests
Neural engineering, visual perception, cognition, eye movements, neural circuits
Victoria Webster-Wood
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Bioinspired robotics; biohybrid robotics; cell & tissue engineering; biomaterials; organic actuators; organic control
Eric Yttri
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Neurophysiology; circuit dynamics; computational neuroscience; motor control; reinforcement learning; tool development
Byron Yu
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering
Research Interests
Neural engineering; brain-computer interfaces; systems neuroscience; computational neuroscience; machine learning
