Currently working on computational theories of learning in the brain and neuromorphic perception.
Neuromorphic olfactory sensing
I am one of the project leaders in SYNCH – Combining SYnthetic Biology & Neuromorphic Computing for CHemosensory perception, funded by the Volkswagen foundation1 under the NEXT – Neuromorphic initiative.
Our project is developing a neuromorphic olfactory sensing platform (“nose + brain”). To do so, we are constructing artificial olfactory receptor neurons, which are then placed in a conductive well. When an odour volatile docks onto a receptor neuron, a change in voltage across the membrane is induced, which is read out and then processed by a highly energy-efficient, low-latency neuromorphic computing platform.
Publications
My publications can be found on Google scholar.
1The Volkswagen foundation is not affiliated with the car manufacturer.