Young scientists

Remi Brandt (2020-2024)
Neural networks with observable decisions
Innovative Computer Architectures (PI: Georgi Gaydadjiev)

Mian Li (2020-2024)
Morphological image analysis of conduction maps – This project has received funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme MANIC, under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement 861153.
Scientific Visualization and Computer Graphics (PIs: Michael Wilkinson & Jos Roerdink)

Jesse Luchtenveld (2021-2025)
CogniGron-IBM Fellow
Analogue phase-change memory cells for neuromorphic computing
Nanostructured Materials and Interfaces group & IBM Research-Zurich (PIs: Bart Kooi and Abu Sebastian) 

Hugh Greatorex (2021-2025)
Memristive time difference encoder
Bio-inspired Circuits and Systems group (PI: Elisabetta Chicca)

Ruben Hamming-Green (2021-2024)
CogniGron-IBM Fellow
Combined volatile/non-volatile memristive ferroelectric arrays
Nanostructures of Functional Oxides group & IBM Research-Zurich

Steven Abreu (2021-2025) 
Computing in non-digital substrates
Computing in Cognitive Materials group (PI: Herbert Jaeger)

Maxim Fabre (2021-2025)
On-chip training on analog circuits with memristive devices and bio-plausible learning algorithms
Bio-inspired Circuits and Systems group (PI: Elisabetta Chicca)

Radu Cimpean (2022-2026)
The development of ordinary differential equation (ODE) theory and computational models for sense of smell
Systems Control and Applied Analysis group (PIs: Alden Waters & Stephan Trenn)

Fabian IJpelaar (2022-2026)
Qualitative modeling, simulation and exploration of multi-phenomenal materials dynamics
Computing in Cognitive Materials group (PI. Herbert Jaeger)

Paul Hansch (2022-2026)
Smart electronic olfactory system
Photophysics and Optoelectronics group (PI: M.A. Loi)

Marieke Heidema (2022-2026)
Learning in memristive electrical circuits
Systems and Control Theory Research group (PI: Bart Besselink)

Ishitro Bhaduri (2023-2027)
Low power probabilistic-bits enabled reckoning
Spintronics of Functional Materials group (PI: Tamalika Banerjee)

Otavio Citton (2023-2027)
Statistical physics of learning in layered systems of adaptive elements
Intelligent Systems Group (PI: Michael Biehl)

Memoona Ismael (2024-2028)
Edge of stability for enhanced memristive functionality – This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (under Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101119608). Part of TOPOCOM.
Solid State Materials for Electronics group (PI: Beatriz Noheda)

Azminul Jaman (2020-2024)
Towards a cognitive computer architecture based on memristive devices: developing short- and long-term memory
Spintronics of Functional Materials group (PI. Tamalika Banerjee)

Foelke Janssen (2022-2026)
Qualitative modeling, simulation and exploration of multi-phenomenal materials dynamics (Q-Mat)
Solid State Materials for Electronics group (PI: Beatriz Noheda)

Safiere Kuijpers (2023-2027)
Memristive models for faster material design cycles towards applications
Computational & Numerical Mathematics group (PI: Julian Koellermeier)

Ton Juny Pina (2022-2026)
Neuromorphic odor classification
Bio-inspired systems and circuits group ((PI: Elisabetta Chicca)

Guillaume Pourcel (2020-2025)
Theory of neuromorphic computing – This project is funded by the EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme POSTDIGITAL under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant 860360.
Computing in Cognitive Materials group (PI: Herbert Jaeger)

Julien van der Ree (2021-2024)
Nanoparticle based percolating networks towards neuromorphic computing
Physics – Surface interactions and Nanostructures group (PI: George Palasantzas)

Mart Salverda (2018–2023)
Neuromorphic phenomena in thin film perovskite oxides
Solid State Materials for Electronics (PI: Beatiz Noheda)

Jordi Timmermans (2022–2026)
Nb-doped SrTiO3 memristive interfaces for bio inspired computing
Artificial Intelligence group (PI. Lambert Schomaker)

Willian Soares Girão (2020–2024)
Neuromorphic circuits for novel devices – This project has received funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme MANIC under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement 861153)
Bio-inspired Circuits and Systems (PI: Elisabetta Chicca)

Dr. Gaurav Vats (2023–2025)
SMART: Synchronised neuro-Memristive Architecture for Reinforced learning Technology – This project has received funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme SMART under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement
Solid State Materials for Electronics (PI: Beatiz Noheda)

Peter van der Wal (2023–2027)
Robust learning of sparse representations: brain-inspired inhibition and statistical physics analysis
Information Systems group (PI: George Azzopardi)

Dr. Martin Sarott (2024–2028)
Ferroelectric devices for brain-inspired computing - This project has received funding from the Horizon Europe programme CONCEPT under the Grant Agreement 101135946
Solid State Materials for Electronics (PI: Beatiz Noheda)

Haoran Yu (2024–2028)
Ferroelectric memristors for energy-efficient computing
Solid State Materials for Electronics (PI: Beatiz Noheda)

Jingtian Zhao (2023–2027)
Ferroelectric memristive devices – This project has received funding from the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC)
Solid State Materials for Electronics (PI: Beatiz Noheda)

Dr. Alejandro Pequeño Zurro (2023–2027)
Tactile Internet: remote sensing with neuromorphic technology – This project has received funding from the Dutch NWA Project NL-ECO.  
Bio-inspired Circuits and Systems (PI: Elisabetta Chicca)

Luca Fehlings (2022-2026)
Integration of emerging memory devices into neuromorphic CMOS circuits
Bio-inspired Circuits and Systems group (PI: Erika Covi)

Paolo Gibertini (2022-2026)
Hybrid memristive-CMOS neuromorphic systems for edge computing
Bio-inspired Circuits and Systems group (PI: Erika Covi)

Fernando Quintana (2024-2026)

Floor Schipper (2024-2026)
The Geometry of Coupled Neurons towards Analog Computing
Dynamical Systems, Geometry & Mathematical Physics group (PI: Hildeberto Jardon /Ming Cao)

Leah Dijkshoorn (2024-2028)
Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics for Cognitive Devices
Bio-inspired Circuits and Systems group (PI: Erika Covi)

Albert Silvans (2024-2028)
Physics and Statistics for Cognitive Devices
Stochastic Studies and Statistics group (PI: Marco Grzegorczyk)

Himanshu Rai (2024-2028)
Memristive models for faster material design cycles towards applications
Spintronics of Functional Materials group (PI Tamalika Banerjee)

Ram Eshwar Kaundinya (2024-2028)
Cognitive Architectures for Touch Based Applications
Cognitive Modeling group (PI: Niels Taatgen / Jelmer Borst)

Yiming Zhang (2024-2028)
Low Power Probabilistic-bits Enabled Reckoning (LOPPER Project)
Innovative Computer Architecture (PIs: Tamalika Banerjee/Georgi Gaydadjiev)

Pablo Sorrentino (2024-2028)
Security and Privacy in Neuromorphic Computing Device: Opportunities and Challenges
Information Systems Group (PIs: Fatih Turkmen/ Tamalika Banjeree)

Henrieke Krijgsheld (2024-2028)
Mathematical Methods of Neuromorphic Computing and Control
Dynamical Systems, Geometry & Mathematical Physics group (PIs: Hildeberto Jardon /Ming Cao)

Hitesh Chhabra (2024-2028)
Spin and Charge Based Oscillators for Tactile Internet
Spintronics of Functional Materials group (PIs: Tamalika Banerjee/ Elisabetta Chicca)

Horatio Cox (2024-2028)
Crystalline Oxides For Next Generation Compution and Emerging Photonic Technologies (CONCEPT project)
Solid State Materials for Electronics group (PI: Beatriz Noheda)

Giuseppe Leo (2024-2028)
Stochastic Spiking Wireless Multimodal Sensory Systems (SWIMS)
Bio-Inspired Circuits and Systems group (PI: Elisabetta Chicca)

Bojian Zhang (2024-2028)
Development, modelling, and characterisation of RRAM-based circuits for analog computing
NeuroPrivate Project: Privacy Preserving Architecture using Novel Cognitive ReRAM Devices
Bio-Inspired Circuits and Systems group (PI: Erika Covi) and Computer Architecture (PI: Farhad Merchant)

Davide Maioli (2024-2028)
Neuromorphic High Level Information Processing
Cognitive Modeling group (PI: Matthew Cook)

Lijun Chen (2021-2024)
Robust metal halide perovskites for solar cells and memristors
Photophysics and Optoelectronics group (PI: Maria Loi)

Federico Loi  (2025-2029) Bio-inspired neuromorphic touch-sensing system: integrating piezoelectric-based flexible sensors with neuromorphic circuit architectures to develop energy-efficient tactile sensory systems for robotics and prosthetics
Bio-Inspired Circuits and Systems group (PI: Elisabetta Chicca)

Renzo Barraza Altamirano (2025-2029)
Memristive Time Difference Encoder: characterization and integration of memristors in a CMOS chip Bio-Inspired Circuits and Systems group (PI: Elisabetta Chicca)

Tangwei Cao(2025-2030)
Neuromorphic control for mobile robots
Discrete Technology and Production Automation (PIs: Ming Cao / Hildeberto Jardón Kojakhmetov)

Yuehai Chen (2025-2029)
FPGA-Based Computing System Design
Computer Architecture (PI: Farhad Merchant)

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