Projects

Research projects cover topics in computational neuroscience, machine learning and artificial neural networks, and applications to biomedical image and signal processing.

Current projects include:

Models of Neural Systems (Mostly Visual System)

• Neural Dynamics and Coding
• Role of Noise in Neural Systems
• Adaptation, Plasticity, and Learning
• Computational Models of Neural Development
• Compartmental Models of Insect Neurons

Analysis of Neural Data

• Confocal Microscopy: Semi-Automatic Segmentation, Tracing and Analysis of 3D Images
• MRI, EM, Autoradiography: Semi-Automatic Image Segmentation and Analysis
• Functional Imaging Methods: Source Separation Techniques
• Spike Sorting and Spike Train Analysis

Machine Learning and Neural Networks

• Learning Theory and Support Vector Learning: the P-SVM
• Feature Selection
• Non-metric Data
• Active Learning Methods
• Prototype-Based Analysis Methods
  
• Blind Source Separation Techniques
  
• Time-series Analysis

Sound Design and Music

• Statistical and Machine Music Analysis
• Automatic Style and Key Recognition, and Tone Center Tracking from Audio
• Cognitive Models of Inter-key Relations
• Automatic Perceptual and Cognitive Classification of Everyday Sounds
• Online Learning for Sound Design
• Machine Learning for Everyday Sound Synthesis

Thesis Research

There is the opportunity for Diplom-projects (Diplomarbeit / Studienarbeit) and PhD projects in all of the above listed areas.

Automatic Perceptual and Cognitive Classification of Everyday Sounds

Available projects for Diploma/Master-thesis in the domain of "Blind Source Separation" and "Spike Sorting" can be found here

Job Openings

For information please contact to Klaus Obermayer (obyATcs.tu-berlin.de)

SFB 618: Theoretical Biology

Robustness, modularity, and evolutionary design of living systems

Interdisciplinary program grant between groups at Institute for Biology (Humboldt University Berlin), FachInstitut for Theoretical Biology (HU Berlin), Max-Delbrück-Centrum (Berlin-Buch), German Rheumatism-Research-Center, Fraunhofer Institute First, Charité, Institute für Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Technical University Berlin), Max-Planck-Institut for Molecular Genetics and the University Hospital Benjamin Franklin (FU Berlin).

Graduiertenkolleg 120: Signal Cascades in living systems

Interdisciplinary projects between groups in the departments of biology, chemistry, computer science, medicine, and physics at the Free University and the Technical University of Berlin.