"Brain Computer Interfaces: Design and Development" a NeurotechSLC and NERG Seminar

​The University of Utah's Neural Engineering Research Group (NERG) and NeurotechSLC will be hosting a talk from Dr. David Bjånes on "Brain Computer Interfaces: Design and Development"

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​Dr. David Bjånes is an Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Neurosurgery at the University of Utah.

​His research bridges systems neuroscience, clinical neurotechnology, and neural engineering to restore communication and functional independence in individuals with severe neurological impairments.

​Prior to joining the University of Utah, Dr. Bjånes trained at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in the Andersen Lab and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Washington. His work centers on bidirectional brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), specializing in:

• ​Motor & Speech Decoding: Developing robust algorithms to decode intended motor movements and internal speech from intracortical neurophysiological signals.

• ​Artificial Somatosensory Feedback: Utilizing intracortical microstimulation (ICMS) to evoke precise, stable sensory percepts.

• ​Long-Term Interface Reliability: Investigating chronic microelectrode stability, neural plasticity, and adaptive decoding strategies to transition BCIs from laboratory settings into reliable clinical translation.