Department of

Mathematical
Sciences
colloquium

Biologically Inspired Mathematics

and Electronics
Frank Hoppensteadt
Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
New York University

The history of neuroscience demonstrates the strong influence that

electronic circuit models, and their mathematical interpretations,
have had in brain science. This talk will provide a brief history
from 1900-2008 of circuit models in neuroscience, some mathematical
analysis and computer simulations of them, and recent work on the
design of nano-circuits that perform novel brain-like computations.

PLACE: MONZON 201 TIME: Thursday January 22, 10:45AM

Frank C. Hoppensteadt studied physics and mathematics at Butler University, and

mathematics at the University of Wisconsin, receiving his Ph.D. in January, 1965. He held
tenured positions at Michigan State University, New York University, the University of Utah,
and Arizona State University, including in addition to positions in mathematics, positions in
departments of biology, statistics, and electrical engineering. He has also served in various
administrative positions: department Chair of Mathematics (Utah), Dean of Natural Science
(MSU), Director of System Sciences and Engineering Research (ASU), and Sr. Vice Provost for
Planning (NYU).
Dr. Hoppensteadt has published 11 books and edited 2 in various areas of mathematics and
mathematical biology, founded Cambridge Studies in Mathematical Biology, and has over 150
refereed articles in professional and scientific journals. He has received honors as Fellow of
AAAS and Christensen Fellow, St. Catherine's College, Oxford.

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