We are computational neuroscientists and Neuro-AI researchers
studying movement planning and execution from a control
(rather than a pattern recognition) perspective: how the brain
transforms sensory information into goal-directed actions that
in turn alter our sensation. We believe this provides a unique
window into the inner workings of the brain. Current studies
include the following:
- Visuomotor transformations and multi-sensory integration
for arm and eye and whole-body movements
- Understanding pupil dynamics in structured and
unstructured tasks
- Saccade-smooth pursuit interactions
- Explainable NeuroAI in artificial and spiking neural
networks of motor control
- Neuro-robotic performance: bridging neuroscience, machine
learning, robotics and performance arts
What distinguishes our lab is a commitment to breadth and depth
in equal measure. We work across disciplines, from neuroscience
to robotics, AI, and the fine arts. We bridge levels of
abstraction, connecting normative theories with neuro-AI
approaches and biophysical neural networks. We invest in people:
through innovative mentorship, enriching collaborations,
welcoming environments, and the lasting relationships that make
research worthwhile. And we build scientific communities and
gives them the tools to thrive: I co-founded Neuromatch Academy,
help lead Connected Minds, and co-organize Neuro4Pros, a
leadership program for early-career computational neuroscience
faculty.
Please
also check out our lab ethos!
We are part of the
Department
of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (
Faculty of Health Science)
and the
Faculty of Arts
& Science and hosted within the
Centre for Neuroscience
Studies and the
Ingenuity Labs
Research Institute at
Queen's
University. I am cross-appointed to the
School of Computing, the
Department
of Psychology as well as to the
Department of Mathematics
and Statistics. We are also part of the
Connected
Minds CFREF program.
For any questions or inquiries please don't hesitate to contact
me.
Dr. Gunnar Blohm (
gunnar.blohm@queensu.ca)
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