Dr. AmirAli Farokhniaee
Research Scientist
I am a research scientist with a solid background in physics, theoretical-computational neuroscience, and biomedical engineering. My research focus is on neuromodulation and brain stimulation techniques modeling and analysis that involves deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease (PD) and non-invasive sound stimulation for mild cognitive impairment (MCI). I explore the basic neuroscientific aspects of the functionality of invasive and non-invasive stimulation techniques by developing network oscillation models (both spiking neuronal networks and mean-field models), running computer simulations in various levels of complexity, and analysis of brain signals such as local field potentials (LFP) from deep brain areas and electroencephalography (EEG). By applying advance signal processing techniques, I explore the neuronal dynamics within different brain circuits. In addition, I investigate and propose novel ideas to better assist biomedical engineers in developing non-pharmaceutical medical solutions for neurodegenrative diseases such as PD and MCI.
My Work
Unlocking Our Brain’s Mysteries
Unlocking the complexity and immense interconnectivity of the most complex system in the universe, our brain, is a major goal of my research. To this end, I utilize the established methods in computational neuroscience, mathematical physics, engineering and physics of complex systems to acquire an overall understanding of the brain's robust phenomena. Have a look at some of my main fields of research below.
Computational Modelling of thalamo-cortical microcircuits for human movement
April 12, 2025
We still have only a very limited understanding of Gene Sequencing. Answering questions about this is essential for understanding the mechanistic role it plays on other scientific processes, and for developing tools to further explore this research avenue with more sensitive measurements and improved data collection.
Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease
April 12, 2025
In an effort to gain a better understanding of Gene Transcription Enhancers, I have recently begun to use a new technique to investigate the organization and functionality of the diverse parts of my experimental model. I am currently looking to expand this work by collaborating with other labs who have the facilities and prior experience to investigate this project further.
single neurons and neuronal networks modeling
April 12, 2025
We still have only a very limited understanding of New Generations, New Diseases. Answering questions about this is essential for understanding the mechanistic role it plays on other scientific processes, and for developing tools to further explore this research avenue with more sensitive measurements and improved data collection.
Sound/Music perception and computational modeling of the auditory system
April 12, 2025
In an effort to gain a better understanding of Scanning Electron Microscopy, I have recently begun to use a new technique to investigate the organization and functionality of the diverse parts of my experimental model. I am currently looking to expand this work by collaborating with other labs who have the facilities and prior experience to investigate this project further.
Contact Me
Thanks for your interest in my research. Get in touch with any questions or comments regarding my work and publications. I’d love to hear from you.
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