Dr. Shaul Druckmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shaul Druckmann is an Associate Professor at Stanford University in the Departments of Neurobiology and Psychiatry Behavioral Sciences, with a courtesy appointment in Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on understanding the dynamics of neuronal circuits and their relationship to computational representations of information. He employs synergistic strategies, including analyzing neural circuit population recordings and exploring the theoretical aspects of dynamics associated with specific network computations. Additionally, he investigates the structural properties of neural circuits. Dr. Druckmann has received multiple honors, including the Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching from Stanford University in 2023, and has been recognized as a McKnight Scholar by the McKnight Foundation in 2021 and a Sloan Research Fellow by the Sloan Foundation in 2021.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and researching in the fields of neurobiology and psychiatry behavioral sciences.

Awards

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Excellence in Graduate Teaching

2023-05-01
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McKnight Scholar

2021-01-01
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Sloan Research Fellow

2021-01-01

Courses

NEPR 209 NEPR 208 BIOE 392 NBIO 198 NBIO 299 NEPR 299 APPPHYS 290 BIOE 391 BIOPHYS 300 NBIO 399 NEPR 399 NBIO 370 BIOE 191X CME 391 PHYSICS 490 NBIO 199

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.