Omid Yaghmazadeh

Principal Investigator

I am a neuro- scientist/engineer interested in the interactions of electromagnetic energy with the nervous system, the effects of such interaction on neural activity, and how such effects can be employed in the development of novel or optimization of existing non-invasive brain stimulation techniques.

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Ju-Young Kim

Postdoctoral fellow

I am a postdoctoral researcher interested in developing and applying neuromodulatory tools and investigating related neural responses using electrophysiological approaches. With a background in materials science and biomedical engineering, I aim to integrate engineering methods with neuroscience to better understand the brain and how we can alter its activity for therapeutic purposes. Currently, I am working on validating and characterizing a remote, non-invasive neuromodulation method known as magneto-genetics. For this project, we collaborate with the Institute for Basic Science at Yonsei University, Korea. 

Outside the lab, I love playing sports and exploring nature through activities like snowboarding, camping, and climbing, which makes Boise a perfect place to be.

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Lamis Sawaf

PhD student

I am a neuroscientist with a Bachelor of Science from Tulane University in Neuroscience and Computer Science. I am earning my PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Boise State University. I have a strong interest in neural circuits and the application of computer science and electrical engineering in creating neural interfaces that can manipulate activity and firing rates through artificial excitation or suppression, observed by electrophysiology and fiber photometry. 

Muttakee Bin Ali

PhD student

I am a PhD student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Boise State University. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and Master's degree in Biomedical Physics and Technology in Bangladesh. I have also served as a Research Assistant at the University of Dhaka and am highly interested in working on bio-electromagnetics. 

Runjie (Tom) Yi

Master's student

I am completing my MS in Physics/Biology at NYU, co-supervised by Omid. The factors that affect animal behavior via changes in neural activity is a fascinating topic. I’m currently using electrophysiological analysis to investigate the effect of Physical movement on neural activity.

Drevin Hall

Research assistant

I am a recent graduate of Psychology at Boise State, applying for Clinical Psychology PhD programs this cycle. As a research assistant in the neurotech lab, I am excited to contribute to the development of new interventions for neurological disorders.