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Federico Stella is an Assistant Professor at the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, specializing in Neurophysics. He is a theoretical neuroscientist focusing on the computational and mathematical properties of networks of interacting neurons and their ability to store and encode specific types of information. His research centers on the circuits involved in the learning process and the management of memories over time. Stella combines statistical analysis of experimental datasets—spanning behavioral studies, single-unit electrophysiological recordings, and imaging—with mathematical modeling of neural networks at the system level. His theoretical approach bridges statistical mechanics with machine learning techniques and numerical simulations to investigate large-scale network dynamics. Currently, his main research interests include the study of the role of sleep in memory consolidation, the analysis of cortico-hippocampal information exchange, and the interactions of spatial representations in the hippocampus and neighboring cortices. He is actively involved in several collaborative research networks across Europe, supported by initiatives such as the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the Human Brain Project.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).