Dr. Farbod Nosrat Nezami

Conducting research on neuromorphic technology focusing on dendritic computing models for sequence processing and neural synchrony in visual cortex simulations. Responsible for grant writing, project and budget management, teaching, and supervising students.

• Implemented dendritic computing models for sequence processing on FPGAs using VHDL.
• Investigated Intel's Liohi 2 neuromorphic processor for visual cortex simulations.
• Wrote and managed a successful DFG grant awarded 800000 euros for collaboration with research center Jülich.
• Developed online adaptive binary time classifier algorithms inspired by passive aggressive classification.
• Managed grant budget and supervised PhD student collaboration.
• Taught courses on neurodynamic, neuroinformatics, and spiking neural networks including synaptic plasticity algorithms.
• Supervised bachelor and master theses on machine learning, VR treatment of psychological disorders, AR in industry, and human-robot interaction.
• Collaborated on VR projects and published results from PhD open projects.
• Created a benchmark for spatial and visual reasoning of VLLM models using C#, Unity, Python, and networking solutions.
• Configured and maintained servers for experiments and networking.
• Presented research findings at conferences and internal venues.

Investigated public trust in self-driving vehicles using behavioral neuroscience and psychology through immersive virtual reality experiments. Managed interdisciplinary research teams and handled complex data collection and analysis.

• Developed VR driving simulators using Unity3D and C# with HTC Vive Pro headsets.
• Managed a team of 9 interdisciplinary researchers to meet project deadlines.
• Presented projects at exhibitions including MS Wissenschaft and science museums.
• Collected and managed over 26000 behavioral data points and 8000 questionnaire responses.
• Handled complex data including head movement, steering input, and eye tracking.
• Published open-source VR environments used by multiple PhD projects.
• Analyzed data and published results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Acquired ethics committee approvals for studies.
• Created courses on C# programming, Unity3D game development, social and dyadic interaction in VR, and human-robot interaction.
• Managed and modernized the institute’s VR laboratory and acted as IT administrator.
• Supervised theses and offered workshops on VR topics at international conferences.

Provided scientific consultancy to companies on project feasibility, hardware selection, grant writing, and workshops. Supported thesis supervision and data analysis for collaborative projects.

• Assisted in writing scientific grants (KMU Initiativ).
• Translated scientific questions into business concepts.
• Analyzed data from collaborative projects.
• Offered workshops on relevant scientific themes.
• Co-supervised thesis projects.

Developed and maintained Android and iOS apps for internal company communication in a startup environment. Managed backend services and technical documentation.

• Compiled and debugged Android and iOS applications.
• Set up and maintained PostgreSQL databases.
• Managed app store approvals and deployments.
• Created technical documentation for users.
• Configured and monitored third-party APIs.
• Administered backend servers and Docker containers.

Developed technical documentation, full-stack ticketing system, and Linux driver for VoIP hardware integration with telecommunication switches during internship and contract work.

• Produced technical documentation for Samsung VoIP server setup.
• Developed full-stack ticketing system using C#, ASP.net, MS SQL, and SFTP.
• Configured and maintained servers for ticketing system lifecycle.
• Developed Linux driver for E1/T1 PCI express VoIP card.
• Integrated VoIP systems with traditional telecommunication switches using ITC V5.2 protocol.