Balaguer-Ballester lab
Our focus is on computational neuroscience. We devise machine-learning approaches and computational models for understanding neural dynamics underlying cognition; through close collaborations with human and animal neurophysiology labs.
Along this line, we analyze multi-electrode array recordings and biophysical models embedded in ambient Hilbert spaces for identifying temporal patterns of collective neuronal activity. We also develop mesoscopic models of the auditory cortex based on neuroimaging data, operating at larger spatial scales. Current research directions also include Affect Detection models leveraging behavioural and physiological responses. In addition, we are partners in multiple Deep Learning and applied Data Science projects.
Featured recent publications
- Camps-Valls, G., Gerhardus, A., Ninad, U., Varando, G., Martius, G., Balaguer-Ballester, E., Vinuesa, R., Diaz, E., Zanna, L. and Runge, J., 2023. Discovering Causal Relations and Equations from Data. Physics Reports, 1044: 1-68.
- Mavridou, I., Balaguer-Ballester, E., Nduka, C. and Seiss, E., 2023. A reliable and robust online validation method for creating a novel 3D Affective Virtual Environment and Event Library. PLoS ONE, 18.
- Rupp, A., Englitz, B., Balaguer-Ballester, E. and Andermann, M., 2022. Editorial: Early neural processing of musical melodies. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 16.
- Balaguer-Ballester, E., Nogueira, R., Abofalia, J.M., Moreno-Bote, R. and Sanchez-Vives, M.V., 2020. Representation of foreseeable choice outcomes in orbitofrontal cortex triplet-wise interactions. PLoS Computational Biology, 16 (6).
- Tabas, A., Andermann, M., Schuberth, V., Riedel, H., Balaguer-Ballester, E. and Rupp, A., 2019. Modeling and MEG evidence of early consonance processing in auditory cortex. PLoS Computational Biology, 15 (2).
Bournemouth University Staff Profile
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Research Centre (INRC) at Bournemouth University
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@emilibalball
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Related publications
- Balaguer-Ballester, E., Nogueira, R., Abofalia, J.M., Moreno-Bote, R. and Sanchez-Vives, M.V., 2020. Representation of foreseeable choice outcomes in orbitofrontal cortex triplet-wise interactions. PLoS Computational Biology, 16 (6).
Related publications:
- Balaguer-Ballester, E., Nogueira, R., Abofalia, J.M., Moreno-Bote, R. and Sanchez-Vives, M.V., 2020. Representation of foreseeable choice outcomes in orbitofrontal cortex triplet-wise interactions. PLoS Computational Biology, 16 (6).
- Lapish, C.C., Balaguer-Ballester, E., Seamans, J.K., Phillips, A.G. and Durstewitz, D., 2015. Amphetamine exerts dose-dependent changes in prefrontal cortex attractor dynamics during working memory. Journal of Neuroscience, 35 (28), 10172-10187.
- Balaguer-Ballester, E., Tabas-Diaz, A. and Budka, M., 2014. Can we identify non-stationary dynamics of trial-to-trial variability?. PLoS One, 9 (4).
- Balaguer-Ballester, E., Lapish, C.C., Seamans, J.K. and Durstewitz, D., 2011. Attracting dynamics of frontal cortex ensembles during memory-guided decision-making. PLoS Comput Biol, 7 (5), e1002057.
Created and Maintained by Dr Alejandro Tabas. Related publications:
- Tabas, A., Andermann, M., Schuberth, V., Riedel, H., Balaguer-Ballester, E. and Rupp, A., 2019. Modeling and MEG evidence of early consonance processing in auditory cortex. PLoS Computational Biology, 15 (2).
Updated by Dr Alejandro Tabas. Related publications:
- Tabas, A., Siebert, A., Supek, S., Pressnitzer, D., Balaguer-Ballester, E. and Rupp, A., 2016. Insights on the neuromagnetic representation of temporal asymmetry in human auditory cortex. PLoS ONE, 11 (4).
- Balaguer-Ballester, E., Clark, N.R., Coath, M., Krumbholz, K. and Denham, S.L., 2009. Understanding pitch perception as a hierarchical process with top-down modulation. PLoS Comput Biol, 5 (3), e1000301.
Current projects
Validating Cortical Network Models at the Edge of Asynchrony
Neuromorphic Hardware Operating at the Edge of Asynchrony
Propagation of spontaneous activity in confined neuronal networks
Affect Recognition in Virtual Reality Environments
Efficient Multi-Objective NeuroEvolution in Computer Vision
Structural Equation Modelling of Quality of Life
Lab PI
Contact:
Dr Ifigeneia Mavridou
Dr Aris Michailidis
Dr Alejandro Tabas
Dr Juan Camilo Avendaño Diaz. PI: Xun He
Dr Bassma Al-Jubouri
Dr Rebecca Elisa. PI: Ben Parris
Dr Mohammad Heydari. PI: Alexios Mylonas
Dr Amir Rafati-Afshar
Dr Gizem Abaraci. PI: Ben Parris
Dr Mohsen Amiribesheli. PI: Hamid Bouchachia
Dr Waqas Jamil. PI: Hamid Bouchachia