Dr. Friedhelm Hummel

Professor

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Biography

Friedhelm Christoph Hummel is a Full Professor in Clinical Neuroengineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, EPFL. His research focuses on neurorehabilitation, particularly concerning stroke recovery, healthy aging, motor control, and cognitive control. With extensive expertise in neuroplasticity and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, Hummel has contributed significant advancements in structural and functional neuroimaging and connectivity. He actively participates in shaping educational and research programs at EPFL, serving on various committees and engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance the impact of his work. His laboratory, the Hummel Lab, specializes in exploring innovative approaches to enhance motor learning and therapeutic interventions for neurological conditions. Hummel has received several awards for his contributions to the field, including the 2024 Research Prize in Neurorehabilitation from the Fürst Donnersmarck Foundation in Germany.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology • Geneva, Switzerland

Leading research and educational initiatives in Clinical Neuroengineering.

Awards

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Research Prize

2024-01-01

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
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