Dr. José Millán

Professor

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Biography

José del R. Millán holds the Linda Steen Norris & Lee Norris Endowed Chair in Neuroengineering at the University of Texas at Austin's Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is also a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Dell Medical School and a Professor (by Courtesy) in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Millán has made significant contributions to the field of brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), particularly focusing on electroencephalogram-based systems. His research aims to design brain-controlled robots and translate BMI technology for individuals with motor and cognitive disabilities. Prior to joining UT Austin, he worked as a research scientist at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission and as a senior researcher at the Idiap Research Institute in Switzerland. He has held visiting scholar positions at UC Berkeley, Stanford University, and the International Computer Science Institute. His work has earned him prestigious awards, including the IEEE-SMC Norbert Wiener Award in 2011 and recognition as an IEEE Fellow in 2017. Additionally, he was elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering in 2020.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Holds the Linda Steen Norris & Lee Norris Endowed Chair in Neuroengineering.

Research Scientist

— Present

Joint Research Centre of the European Commission • Ispra, Italy

Senior Researcher

— Present

Idiap Research Institute • Martigny, Switzerland

Visiting Scholar

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Visiting Scholar

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Awards

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IEEE-SMC Norbert Wiener Award

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IEEE Fellow

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Fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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