Dr. Alan Urban

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alan Urban is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at KU Leuven, where he is a member of the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Neuroelectronics Research Flanders (NERF) and the LIMNI - KU Leuven Institute of Micro-Nanoscale Integration. Urban's research focuses on advancing functional ultrasound imaging, particularly in preclinical applications. He leads various projects that investigate the dynamics of brain circuits using ultrasound technology, with an emphasis on both healthy and pathological models. His recent work has addressed issues such as cortical stroke and its effect on motor behavior, as well as improving neuroimaging techniques for monitoring brain injuries. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to the development of open-source software for analyzing functional ultrasound imaging data. Urban has co-authored several publications in reputable neuroscience journals and continues to influence the field through his research and academic dedication.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-09-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven

Conducts research and teaches in the Department of Neurosciences.

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.