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Cognigron Talent Network

Talent Network

Ever wondered where to find young, talented scientists in neuromorphic computing? Look no further. The CogniGron Talent Network is where early career researchers come together to face the computing challenges of tomorrow.

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Stimulating scientific exchange is key to CogniGron. Only by looking outside one's own discipline, we are able to advance in brain-inspired computing. Therefore, the CogniGron Talent Network encourages young scientists to develop a multidisciplinary research perspective early on in their careers.

The network serves as both a platform and community for various backgrounds and contexts to meet. Improving onboarding through events, the talent network connects numerous PhD students in science and computing at the University of Groningen, while reaching out to other universities and organisations too.

Meet the CTN Board

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CogniGron Talent Network (CTN) board: Martin Sarott, Safiere Kuijpers, Otavio Citton and Ishitro Bhaduri (left to right)

Current Board

Otavio Citton

Martin Sarott

Safiere Kuijpers

Ishitro Bhaduri

Board Alumni

Jan Rieck

Jordi Timmermans

Events

From social networking events to meet-ups with the industry and discussions with peers and senior researchers — all events are aimed at supporting young scientists advance their careers and build bridges across different disciplines.

Currently, there are two recurring events:

  • Introductory Lecture Series, every second Wednesday of the month, where the basics of each field is taught by PhD's and postdocs of the respective fields (PhDs can receive credits for attending and presenting).
  • Bimonthly Event, which includes social events, scientific events and industry related events, typically outside the campus. These events are a great way to integrate the young researchers into the CogniGron community, and to stimulate interdisciplinary research.

Postdoctoral Researchers and PhD Students


The CogniGron Talent Network connects PhD students and postdocs working for CogniGron. The first list below contains an overview of all current PhD and postdoctoral researchers, along with their research projects. The second list contains our alumni.

Postdocs and PhDs

CogniGron Alumni

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Get in touch

Would you like to get in touch with the CogniGron Talent Network? Please send an e-mail to: ctn rug.nl

Last modified:15 September 2026 4.02 p.m.