Dr. Gert Cauwenberghs

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Biography

Gert Cauwenberghs is a Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, and co-director of the Institute for Neural Computation. He specializes in micropower biomedical integrated circuits and has made significant contributions to the fields of neuroengineering and human-computer interaction. His research focuses on developing energy-efficient neural interfaces that can enhance the understanding of brain functions and assist in managing neurological disorders. He previously held professorships at Johns Hopkins University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and co-founded Cognionics Inc., which produces wireless EEG headsets for clinical use. His work has earned recognition, including the National Science Foundation Career Award and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Professor of Bioengineering and co-director of the Institute for Neural Computation.

Professor

— Present

Johns Hopkins University •

Held a professorship in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Visiting Professor

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology •

Held a visiting faculty position in Brain and Cognitive Science.

Awards

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National Science Foundation Career Award

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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).