I am a neuroscientist interested in the fundamental principles of brain function and the neural basis of visual and spatial perception. I also have a keen interest in developing novel methods and technologies to address these questions. I obtained my B.S. in Biosciences from the University of Heidelberg in 2014. I then pursued a Ph.D. through the International Max Planck Research School for Neural Circuits at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience in Frankfurt, where I studied the visual cortex of marmosets using multi-area recordings and optogenetics. My current research at the Salk Institute focuses on coordinate transformations, object representations, and laminar neural dynamics using large-scale Neuropixels recordings in the marmoset cortex.
We developed a transparent, flexible micro-ECoG array combining silicone and polyimide for high-resolution, large-scale cortical recordings. The hybrid design enables functionally targeted multi-area laminar recordings and supports repeated electrode penetrations and optogenetic stimulation.
We developed a novel approach to simultaneously record and optogenetically manipulate neural activity in awake marmosets, enabling high-density recordings across visual areas V1 and V6. This method allows for precise investigation of neural circuits underlying perception and behavior..