Dr. Akhilesh Jaiswal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Akhilesh Jaiswal is an Assistant Professor at the McPherson Eye Research Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison. He specializes in areas related to electrical engineering and the application of retinal biology to develop advanced imaging technologies. His research focuses on state-of-the-art retina-inspired cameras and understanding the complex computations performed by the retina. Utilizing insights from neuroscience, Jaiswal collaborates with an interdisciplinary team that includes experimental and theoretical retinal neuroscientists, neuro-inspired algorithm designers, and semiconductor manufacturing experts. His ongoing project, nicknamed IRIS (Integrated Retinal Functionality Image Sensors), aims to create a new generation of retina-inspired cameras that leverage recent discoveries in retinal neuroscience. Through this innovative work, he aims to revolutionize the field of computer vision technology and enhance autonomous maneuvering capabilities.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences