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Mahyar Shahsavari is an Assistant Professor in the Artificial Intelligence group at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behavior at Radboud University. His academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science and significant experience in neuromorphic computing, developing simulation platforms based on spiking neural networks that utilize memristor nanodevices as artificial synapses. Prior to his current role, he was a research associate at Imperial College London, where he focused on neuromorphic computing and parallel architectures, including FPGAs. His research interests encompass cognitive computing, unconventional computing inspired by brain functions, and machine learning applications on novel architectures. Mahyar is dedicated to advancing the field of trustworthy AI models and real-time data processing, especially in collaboration with the semiconductor industry. He has taught courses such as AI Research Colloquium, Applied Machine Learning, and Neuromorphic Engineering. Outside of academia, Mahyar enjoys swimming, nature, playing football, and the violin.
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behavior • Nijmegen
Conduct research and teach in the area of artificial intelligence and neuromorphic computing.
Imperial College London • London
Worked on neuromorphic computing using parallel architectures.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).