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Jörn Diedrichsen is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Western University. His research focuses on Computational Brain Sciences, emphasizing data science techniques applied to neuroscientific data, human functional imaging, neuronal recording, and behavioral data. He has contributed extensively to the understanding of how the human brain learns and produces complex motor skills, as evidenced by his research on the cerebellum's role in cognitive functions. Diedrichsen has received graduate degrees in Neuroscience and Statistics from UC Berkeley and has played a crucial role in establishing the Data Science program at Western University, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration. His significant publications include studies on hierarchical mapping of the human cerebellum and the connectivity models of functional regions within it. Diedrichsen is also recognized for his teaching excellence, receiving notable awards such as the Faculty of Science Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and the Early Career Contribution award from the American Psychological Association.
Western University • London, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in Computational Brain Sciences.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.