UT Brainstorms- The Decoded Brain
Jan
15
2026
Jan
15
2026
Description
Join us for UT Brainstorms on January 15th 2026!
“The Decoded Brain - A conversation about brain-machine interface”
Presenter:
Dr. José del R. Millán, Professor of Engineering, UT Austin
Parking: Parking is available at the Speedway and San Jacinto garages.
About Dr. Millán: Dr. Millán is Professor of Engineering and holds the Linda Steen Norris & Lee Norris Endowed Chair in Neuroengineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Millán received a PhD in computer science from the Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, in 1992. Dr. Millán has made several seminal contributions to the field of brain-machine interfaces (BMI), especially based on electroencephalogram signals. Most of his achievements revolve around the design of brain-controlled robots. He has received several recognitions for these seminal and pioneering achievements, notably the IEEE-SMC Nobert Wiener Award in 2011, elevation to IEEE Fellow in 2017, and elected Fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering in 2020. In addition to his work on the fundamentals of BMI and design of neuroprosthetics, Dr. Millán is prioritizing the translation of BMI to people who live with motor and cognitive disabilities. In parallel, he is designing BMI technology to offer new interaction modalities for able-bodied people that augment their abilities.
Location
Robert A. Welch Hall, Room 2.224
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