Computational neuroscience of Connectomics. Connectome is the entire synaptic connections of all the neurons in the brain. A Connectome is equivalent to the identity of an individual, since it is the origin of all the brain functions including cognition, memory, and personality. Computational neuroscience regards the neural circuits as biological computers and study the mathematical principles on which the brain works. Finding the working principles of the brain together with the differences of individuals will lead to the complete understanding of ourselves. Toward these ultimate goals, we investigate the neural connectivity and activity from electron microscope brain images and other experiment data using computer technologies including artificial intelligence. Current projects cover various brain regions for various brain functions, including the retina for perception, the cerebral cortex for cognition, and the cerebellar cortex for motion control.
Education
(2010) Ph. D. in Physics, Seoul National University, Korea
(2005) M. S. in Physics, Seoul National University, Korea
(2000) B. S. in Physics, Seoul National University, Korea
Experience
(2019~) Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University
(2015~2019) Principal Researcher & Lab Head, Korea Brain Research Institute, Korea
(2014~2015) Postdoctoral Associate, Princeton Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University, USA
(2010~2014) Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow, Department of Brain and Cognitive Science, MIT, USA
(2010) Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Brain and Cognitive Science, Seoul National University
Journal Articles
(2023)
Caenorhabditis elegans Connectomes of both Sexes as Image Classifiers.
EXPERIMENTAL NEUROBIOLOGY.
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Conference Paper
(2020)
Cellular and subcellular organization of the cerebellum: Analysis of 3D electron microscope images.
지제근교수의신경해부통합강좌.
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
(2020)
Mouse cerebellar connectome from 3D electron microscope images.
한국현미경학회 추계학술대회.
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
(2020)
Anatomy and connectivity of the cerebellum revealed by electron microscope images.
생체분자과학학회 연합학술대회.
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
(2019)
Anatomy of the cerebellum revealed by electron microscope image analysis.
한국계산뇌과학회 연례심포지움.
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
(2019)
Anatomy and connectivity of the cerebellum revealed by electron microscope images.
The 10th IBRO World Congress of Neuroscience.
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
