External Advisory and Scientific Review Board

EASRB Members at a Glance

  • Theodore Berger

    Theodore Berger

    University of Southern California Director, Center for Neural Engineering
    David Packard Professor of Engineering
    Professor Berger evaluates CELEST work on theoretical neuroscience, with special reference to brain-machine interfaces, and with respect to the education and training of students in computational and mathematical aspects of neuroscience.
  • Joanne Berger-Sweeney

    Joanne Berger-Sweeney

    Tufts University Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
    Member, Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives
    Incoming Chair, Diversity in Neuroscience Committee, Society for Neuroscience
    Professor Joanne Berger-Sweeney evaluates CELEST work on diversity issues as well as from her perspective as an expert on the neurobiology of learning and memory.
  • Robert Desimone

    Robert Desimone

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
    Director, McGovern Institute for Brain Research
    Dr. Robert Desimone evaluates CELEST work on behavioral and cognitive neuroscience.
  • Sarah Hawkins

    Sarah Hawkins

    University of Cambridge Director of Speech and Music Science
    Centre for Music and Science
    Professor Sarah Hawkins evaluates CELEST work on audition, speech, and language.
  • Henry Markram

    Henry Markram

    Brain Mind Institute, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland Co-Director, Brain Mind Institute
    Director, Center for Neuroscience & Technology
    Director, Blue Brain Project
    Dr. Henry Markram evaluates CELEST work on experimental and computational neuroscience and neuromorphic technology.
  • Erkki Oja

    Erkki Oja

    Helsinki University of Technology Academy Professor, Academy of Finland
    Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
    Director, Neural Networks Research Center, HUT
    President, European Neural Network Society
    Professor Erkki Oja evaluates CELEST work on neuromorphic learning and modeling.
  • Robert Pap

    Robert Pap

    Accurate Automation Corporation President/Chairman of the Board
    Mr. Robert Pap evaluates CELEST research on neuromorphic technology and applications.
  • Charles Schroeder

    Charles Schroeder

    Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Professor Charles Schroeder evaluates CELEST research on sensory processing and cognitive performance.
  • Richard Shiffrin

    Richard Shiffrin

    Indiana University Waterman Professor of Psychology
    Director, Cognitive Science Program
    Professor Richard Shiffrin evaluates CELEST work on human learning, cognition, and modeling.
  • Jennie Si

    Jennie Si

    Arizona State University Professor of Electrical Engineering
    Director, China Initiatives and Special Projects
    Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Affairs
    Professor Jennie Si evaluates CELEST work on computational neuroscience and neuromorphic technology.