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Xaq Pitkow is an Associate Professor at the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. He leads the Xaq Lab, focusing on exploring the intersection of brain computation and perception, leveraging principles from machine learning and neural coding to understand how the brain processes sensory information. His work includes developing models that incorporate insights from neuroscience to better understand cognitive processes such as decision-making and learning. Dr. Pitkow's research aims to bridge experimental and computational approaches, making contributions that have implications for artificial intelligence and neuroscience. He is committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and mentoring students in the field of cognitive neuroscience. Through his research, he aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying sensory perception and cognitive function, with a goal of advancing both theoretical understanding and practical applications in various domains.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.