Dr. Stefan Rotter

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Biography

Stefan Rotter is a Professor of Computational Neuroscience at the University of Freiburg and a founding member and Managing Director of the Bernstein Center Freiburg. His research interests focus on the structure, dynamics, and function of neuronal networks, with a specific emphasis on the mammalian neocortex. His work involves mathematical modeling and data analysis of multi-scale neuronal network topology and spiking activity dynamics in recurrent networks, as well as functional and structural synaptic plasticity in learning networks. Rotter employs advanced statistical data analysis and large-scale numerical simulations in his research, aiming to develop network-based theories that enhance the understanding of the neuronal mechanisms underlying brain diseases. He has contributed to numerous publications and has been involved in various professional activities promoting excellence in neuroscience research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Freiburg • Freiburg

Full professor in Computational Neuroscience, teaching and leading research in theoretical and experimental neurobiology.

Staff Scientist

2002-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Institute Frontier Areas Psychology Mental Health, Freiburg • Freiburg

Tenured staff scientist in computational neuroscience.

Research Assistant

1996-01-01 — 2002-01-01

University of Freiburg • Freiburg

Research assistant in theoretical neurobiology and biophysics.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

1993-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology • Tübingen

Conducted research in developmental biology and computational neuroscience.

Research Associate

1989-01-01 — 1992-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics • Tübingen

Research in biological cybernetics and computational modeling.

Requirements for University of Freiburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:72
IELTS
Overall
Required:5.5
PTE
Overall
Required:59
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Physics or equivalent 32 ECTS in Theoretical Physics 32 ECTS in Experimental Physics 32 ECTS in Mathematics 18 ECTS in Physics lab courses 10 ECTS Bachelor thesis
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Specialization Notes

Focus on Advanced Quantum Mechanics and experimental/theoretical electives.