Computational Neuroscience
Stefan Rotter's Computational Neuroscience Laboratory comprises a team of theoreticians from mathematics, physics, biology and various engineering sciences. We are interested in the relations between structure, dynamics and function of the neuronal networks of the brain, with a specific focus on the mammalian neocortex. Our work involves modeling and data analysis of (i) multi-scale neuronal network topology, (ii) spiking activity dynamics of recurrent networks, and (iii) biological function and dysfunction of neuronal networks. Mathematical (deterministic and stochastic) as well as computational methods (large-scale numerical simulations) are employed. The goal is to develop a theory of the brain which also supports a better understanding of the neuronal mechanisms underlying some brain diseases.
Prof. Stefan Rotter
Professor of Computational Neuroscience
Director, Bernstein Center Freiburg
Research Topics
- Computational neuroscience & brain theory
- Relations between structure, dynamics & function in neuronal networks
- Spiking activity dynamics in recurrent networks
- Dynamic ensemble coding in structured networks
Techniques
- Stochastic modeling of neuronal activity (e.g. stochastic point processes)
- Stochastic modeling of neuronal networks (e.g. generalized random graphs)
- Advanced statistical data analysis (e.g. higher-order correlations)
- Large-scale numerical simulations
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Bernstein Center Freiburg Hansastr. 9 Tel.: +49 (0)761 203 9316 E-Mail: stefan.rotter@biologie.uni-freiburg.de
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