Dr. Umut Güçlü

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Biography

Umut Güçlü is a Principal Investigator at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at Radboud University. He leads the Neural Coding Lab and the Donders AI Neurotech Lab, making significant contributions to the field of neuro artificial intelligence as a top-cited researcher. His research focuses on neural coding, neural decoding, and neuroAI, striving to reverse-engineer brain processes and advance understanding of neural computation. Güçlü's work has been pivotal in establishing a foundational framework for modern neuroAI applications, particularly in the simulation and emulation of neural functions. He has been awarded multiple research grants, contributing to various high-impact projects, and has been recognized as the only European Laboratory Fellow for Learning Intelligent Systems (ELLIS). His teaching engagements and public communications, including interviews and articles in leading scientific publications, reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Güçlü holds an adjunct professorship at Yeditepe University since September 2019, further adding to his academic portfolio.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

2016-01-01 — Present

Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour • Nijmegen

Lead research focused on neural coding and neuroai, establishing European laboratories for learning intelligent systems.

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).