神經彌補裝置

This class will introduce neural prostheses, neural stimulators, and modeling techniques for neural prostheses and neural stimulators. This class will also introduce neural response modeling techniques. This course will cover the following topics: (0) Introduction of the brain and the nervous system (1) Neural implants and electronics. (2) Introduction of neural prosthesis and neural stimulation device - Cochlear implants, electrodes, signal processing, and programming - Deep brain stimulation (DBS), DBS surgery, and programming - Retinal implants - BIONS (Bionic Neurons) implants - Functional electrical stimulation - Cuff electrodes, flat interface neural electrodes (FINE) - Miscellaneous devices (if time permits) (3) Introduction to computational neuroscience method - RC circuits - Cable model - Hodgkin-Huxley model of action potential - Activating functions (4) Introduction to finite element method to study electric potential distribution in neurons & tissues - 2D/3D models. - Mesh generation. - Material properties. - Boundary conditions. - Electrode-Tissue interface model (5) Applications to electromagnetic, electric conduction, piezo-electric, thermal, and fluid flow problems (if time permits) (6) Coupling problems (if time permits) (7) Introduction to equivalent circuits (if time permits) - Computation of equivalent resistors, capacitors, and inductors. - Use of the SPICES program. (8) Optimal design using genetic algorithms based on the finite element method and computational neuroscience techniques (if time permits).

Prof. Charles T. M. Choi Pre-requisite: Calculus and electronic circuits I. It's a plus if you know some electromagnetic, but it's unnecessary. If you are unsure, check with the instructor, Prof. Charles T. M. Choi.

We will use a class web and a Facebook group to share information for this course. The following weekly topics are tentative and subject to revision as the instructor sees fit.

(1) 2-3 homework assignments (2) A midterm review presentation (require to review a neural prosthesis related topic based on a refereed journal paper) (3) A final project presentation (require to present a topic + your own work), and a final project report (of the same presentation but in written form). Similar to (2), your neural prosthesis related topic should be based on a refereed journal paper.

Lecture notes and research papers.

地點

Office EE 755

時間

Contact me by email.

聯絡方式

email: charles@nycu.edu.tw or c.t.choi@ieee.org