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Program Schedule
5-day short course in Neuroengineering: Concepts at the Interface of Neuroscience, Computing, and Electrical Engineering by Prof Tom Daniel
(3-7 Nov 2014)
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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3 Nov
(Mon) |
10:00
- 12:30 |
Introduction to Neural Engineering:
Definition, history, contemporary issues, and future directions
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12:30 -
14:00 |
Lunch and Interaction Time
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14:00 -
17:00 |
Basic Neuroscience I: The organization of neural systems – from the most primitive to humans
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4 Nov
(Tue) |
10:00
- 12:30 |
Basic Neuroscience II: Neurons, glia, electrochemical synapses, action potentials and local field potentials
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12:30 -
14:00 |
Lunch and Interaction Time
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14:00 -
17:00 |
Analysis of Neural Signals I: Time and frequency domains, spike analyses (spike triggered events)
Experiment: Receptive fields in humans |
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5 Nov
(Wed) |
10:00
- 12:30 |
Analysis of Neural Signals II: Covariance, coherence, correlation and information
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12:30 -
14:00 |
Lunch and Interaction Time
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14:00 -
17:00 |
The Sensorimotor Transform: Control loops, regional computations.
Experiment:
Reaction times in humans |
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6 Nov
(Thu) |
10:00
- 12:30 |
Electrodes I:The interfaces to neural systems and design and fabrication issues
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12:30 -
14:00 |
Lunch and Interaction Time
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14:00 -
17:00 |
Electrodes II:
Characterization, noise, issues of compatibility
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7 Nov
(Fri) |
10:00
- 12:30 |
Neural Prostheses: Retinal prostheses, cochlear prostheses, mobility prostheses
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12:30 -
14:00 |
Lunch and Interaction Time
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14:00 -
17:00 |
Neuro-inspired Design:
Research on animal locomotion that inspires novel robotic designs
Ethics Discussion
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4-day IAS Focused Program on Neural Engineering (10 – 13 Nov 2014)
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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10 Nov
(Mon) |
09:15
- 09:45 |
Registration
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09:45
- 10:00 |
Welcoming and Opening
Tom Daniel, University of Washington
(Senior Visiting Fellow of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study)
I-Ming Hsing, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
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10:00 - 12:00 |
An Overview of Neuroengineering and Two examples of Virtual Reality Systems Combined with Electrophysiological Data: Insect Navigation and Human Therapeutics
[Abstract]
Tom Daniel, University of Washington
(Senior Visiting Fellow of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study) |
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12:00 - 14:30 |
Lunch
Time |
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14:30 - 15:30 |
Micro- and Nano- Fabrication Technologies for Neural Engineering Research
[Abstract]
I-Ming Hsing, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
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15:30 - 16:30 |
Responses of Retinal Ganglion Cells to Electrical Stimulation with a Subretinal Photovoltaic Prosthesis
[Abstract]
Chuan-Chin Chiao, National Tsing Hua University |
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11 Nov
(Tue) |
10:00 - 11:00 |
Nature Inspired Neuroengineering: Using Animal Flight to Inspire New Sensing Technologies
[Abstract]
Tom Daniel, University of Washington
(Senior Visiting Fellow of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study) |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
Flexible Wing- and Body-based Strategies for Bio-inspired Flight System: Aerodynamics and Flight Control
[Abstract]
Hao Liu, Shanghai JiaoTong University and Chiba University International Cooperative Research Center
(Visiting Fellow of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study)
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12:00 - 14:30 |
Lunch
Time
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14:30 - 15:30 |
Sensorimotor Integration of Camouflage Body Patterning in Cuttlefish
[Abstract]
Chuan-Chin Chiao, National Tsing Hua University |
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15:30 - 16:00 |
Discussions
Chuan-Chin Chiao, National Tsing Hua University
Hao Liu, Shanghai JiaoTong University and Chiba University International Cooperative Research Center
(Visiting Fellow of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study) |
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12 Nov
(Wed) |
10:00 - 11:00 |
Neural Coding and Adaptation
[Abstract]
Adrienne Fairhall, University of Washington |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
Computational Ergonomics
[Abstract]
Richard H. Y. So,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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12:00 - 14:30 |
Lunch
Time
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14:30 - 15:30 |
Active Efficient Coding: Linking the Development of Perception and Behavior
[Abstract]
Bertram E. Shi,The Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology |
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15:30 - 16:00 |
Discussions
Adrienne Fairhall, University of Washington
Bertram E. Shi,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Richard H. Y. So,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
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13 Nov
(Thu) |
10:00 - 11:00 |
Breakout session 1:
What are greatest
needs
and challenges facing neural engineering today?
Tom Daniel, University of Washington
(Senior Visiting Fellow of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study)
Chuan-Chin Chiao, National Tsing Hua University |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
Breakout session 2:
What are new
technological or computational advances needed for the future of
neural engineering?
Adrienne Fairhall, University of Washington
Bertram E. Shi,The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
Breakout session 3:
What possible
collaborations can we pursue together to pursue the needs and
challenges?
Tom Daniel, University of Washington
(Senior Visiting Fellow of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study)
I-Ming Hsing, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
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12:00 - 12:10 |
Closing of the focused program
Tom Daniel, University of Washington
(Senior Visiting Fellow of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study)
I-Ming Hsing, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Venue:
IAS1038, 1/F, Lo Ka Chung Building, Lee Shau Kee Campus, The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
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