Dr. Martin Schrimpf

Professor

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Biography

Martin Schrimpf is a researcher at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) focusing on NeuroAI, computational neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. He completed his PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT, working under the guidance of Jim DiCarlo and collaborating with Ev Fedorenko and Josh Tenenbaum. His research merges deep learning approaches with neuroscience to uncover the neural mechanisms of natural intelligence, particularly in vision and language processing. Schrimpf's work is well-recognized and has been published in prominent journals such as PNAS, Neuron, and Nature Human Behaviour, as well as in leading machine learning conferences including NeurIPS and ICLR. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Schmidt Foundation AI2050 Fellowship and the Neuro-Irv Helga Cooper Open Science Prize. Additionally, he has co-founded startups and is currently advising others in neurotechnology and biotechnologies, contributing to the vibrant startup ecosystem in the Lake Geneva region.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

2022-01-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) • Lausanne, Switzerland

Focuses on computational models of neural mechanisms related to vision and language.

Awards

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AI2050 Fellowship

2022-01-01
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Neuro-Irv Helga Cooper Open Science Prize

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TUM Social Impact Award

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.