Dr. Paul Nuyujukian

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul Nuyujukian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering and Neurosurgery at Stanford University, where he conducts research through the Brain Interfacing Laboratory. His work is focused on understanding basic motor systems neuroscience and applications in neuroengineering, particularly the development of brain-machine interfaces to assist with recovery from movement injuries. Nuyujukian's research spans both preclinical models and human clinical studies, specifically targeting brain-related medical conditions such as stroke and epilepsy. He aims to innovate technologies that leverage brain activity for therapeutic applications that could improve patient outcomes. His educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Stanford University, along with a Bachelor's degree from UCLA. Nuyujukian has received numerous accolades for his work, including the GradEd Champion award from Stanford University and has been involved in several prestigious medical and research programs.

Research Interests

Patents

Systems and Methods for Seizure Detection Using Compression-Enabled Joint Entropy Estimation

US20230310857A1 2023-04-03
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230310857A1

Brain Machine Interfaces Incorporating Neural Population Dynamics

20140257520 2014-02-24
https://patents.google.com/patent/20140257520A1

Brain Machine Interface Utilizing Discrete Action State Decoder and Parallel Continuous Decoder for Neural Prosthetic Device

US20140081454 2013-09-12
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20140081454A1

Brain Machine Interface

20110224572 2010-02-18
https://patents.google.com/patent/20110224572A1

Courses

BIOS 436 NSUR 286 BIOS 437 NSUR 288 BIOE 300B BIOE 301P BIOE 191 BIOE 392 NEPR 299 BIOE 391 NEPR 399 NSUR 399 BIOE 399 NSUR 199 BIOS 225 BIOE 301P

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.