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Kwabena Boahen is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on neuronal biophysics, cognitive behavior, and computational modeling, particularly in the context of emulating the brain with silicon chips and neuromorphic engineering. He founded the Brains Silicon Lab and has contributed significantly to the understanding of neural structures and functions through his interdisciplinary research, which bridges neurobiology, medicine, electronics, and computer science. Boahen earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1985 and completed his PhD in Computation and Neural Systems at the California Institute of Technology in 1997. His academic career includes a faculty position at the University of Pennsylvania before returning to Stanford. Boahen's work has led to over a hundred publications and significant recognition, including the National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award. He has been invited to give numerous talks, including a TED talk that has garnered substantial views, underscoring his impact in the field of neuroengineering and neuromorphic systems.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Teaching and conducting research in bioengineering and electrical engineering.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.