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Le Tian Tao
Life Science
Peking University
Beijing
Language: English, Chinese
Mathematical Modeling
Scientific Computation
Neurobiology
Neuronal Networks
Dynamics
Mammalian Cortex
Biological Functions
Simulation
Data-Driven Reduction
Functional Connectivity
Areas of Focus
- Mathematical modeling and large-scale scientific computation in neurobiology
- Analysis of neuronal network dynamics and their biological functions in mammalian cortex
Work Experience
- 2004 - 2007 Assistant Professor, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1990 - 1995 PhD in Physics, The University of Chicago
- 1986 - 1990 Bachelor of Science in Physics, Harvard University
Publications
- Mutual information and information gating in synfire chains, Xiao, Z., Wang, B., Sornborger, A.T.*, and Tao, L.*, 2018
- Cusps enable line attractors for neural computation, Xiao, Z., Zhang, J.W., Sornborger, A.T.*, and Tao, L.*, 2017
Awards
- 2017: Zheng Changxue Teaching Award, Peking University
- 2014: Teaching Excellence Award, Peking University
- 2012: Dongbao Teaching Award, Peking University
