Neurogati Summer School 2026
Your entry portal into Neurotechnology, Brain-AI and the future of neuroscience.
A 10-day intensive program designed to introduce participants to the principles of neural modeling, brain dynamics, and data-driven neuroscience.
About
The school emphasizes:
- Understanding neural systems as dynamical processes
- Building computational models of brain function
- Connecting models to real-world applications
Program Highlights
30+ expert lectures from national and international speakers
Practical sessions in modeling and neural data analysis
Focused modules on AI for EEG and neural signals
Applications in neurorehabilitation and brain–computer interfaces
Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with experts
Program Structure
Neurons, networks, and dynamical systems
Biophysical models, models of sensory motor functions and cognition, and disease models
EEG analysis, machine learning, signal processing
BCI, neurorehabilitation, clinical and translational neuroscience
Who Should Attend
- Students in engineering, neuroscience, physics, mathematics
- Medical students and clinicians
- Researchers in AI and data science
- Professionals interested in neurotechnology
Registration and Fee Structure
Fee Structure
| Tier | Fee (INR, exclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
Talks alone ✓ Includes 1 free poster presentation (₹1,500 value) if abstract is selected | 2,500 |
| Hands-on (all sessions) | 2,000 |
Talks + Hands-on (save 500 INR) ✓ Includes 1 free poster presentation (₹1,500 value) if abstract is selected | 4,000 |
Special Offer for Talk Registrants!
Participants registered for "Talks alone" or "Talks + Hands-on" receive 1 complimentary poster presentation slot (worth ₹1,500) if their abstract is selected.
If you submit multiple abstracts and more than one gets selected, the presentation fee applies only from the second presentation onwards.
Note: Certificate will reflect tier chosen
Pricing: All fees are exclusive of GST
What are Hands-on sessions?
Hands-on sessions are coding sessions where participants will get hands-on experience working with models discussed during the lectures.
Available Hands-on Topics:
- 1.Overview and how to use Neuro Simulator to model single neurons
- 2.Understanding Convolutional Neural Networks and how to use them to model sensory and motor systems in the brain
- 3.Using Deep Oscillatory Neural Networks to model Brain Dynamics
- 4.Using Deep Neural Networks to model the spatial cells of the Hippocampus
- 5.Using Python-based modules and libraries to pre process EEG data
- 6.Modelling the Basal Ganglia System for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease
Call for Abstracts
Participants are invited to submit abstracts for poster presentation.
Selected contributions will be featured as oral presentations (online).
Topics include:
- •Biophysical Models/Single Neuron Modeling
- •Sensory Systems
- •Motor Systems
- •Brain Dynamics
- •Spatial Navigation
- •Memory
- •Reward Systems and Decision Making
- •BCI
- •Clinical Neuroscience
- •Neurodegenerative Disorders
- •Neuropsychology
Abstract Submission Deadline
May 25th, 2026
Presentation Fee Structure:
- •Abstract submission: Free for all participants
- •Poster presentation fee (if selected): ₹1,500
✓ Special Waiver for Talk Registrants
Participants registered for "Talks alone" or "Talks + Hands-on" receive 1 free poster presentation if their abstract is selected (₹1,500 value waived).
Scientific Committee
Dr. Frédéric Alexandre
INRIA, France
Dr. Pragathi Balasubramani
IIT Kanpur, India
Dr. V. Srinivasa Chakravarthy
IIT Madras, India
Dr. Risto Ilmoniemi
Aalto University, Finland
Dr. Vignesh Muralidharan
IIT Jodhpur, India
Dr. Srikanth Ramaswamy
Newcastle University, UK
Dr. Aasif Sheikh
Case Western Reserve University, USA
Speakers
Dr. SP Arun
IISc, Bangalore
Dr. Pragati Balasubramani
IIT Kanpur
Dr. Bankim Chander
BrainPortal Technologies, Germany
Dr. Gangadhar Garipelli
MindMaze, Switzerland
Dr. Fatema Ghasia
Cleveland Clinic, USA
Dr. Risto Iliomeni
Aalto University, Finland
Dr. Swetha Kumari
Deloitte, Bangalore
Dr. Alekhya Mandeli
University of Sheffield, UK
Dr. Vignan Muddapu
Azim Premji University
Dr. Vignesh Muralidharan
IIT Jodhpur
Dr. Aditya Murthy
IISc, Bangalore
Dr. Pratik Mutha
IIT Gandhinagar, India
Dr. Suhita Nadkarni
IISER, Pune
Dr. Ryan Philips
Azim Premji University, India
Dr. Sylaja PN
SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram
Dr. Srikanth Ramaswamy
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Dr. Dipanjan Roy
IIT Jodhpur, India
Dr. Aasef Sheikh
Case Western Reserve University, USA
Dr. Avinash Singh
UTS, Sydney
Dr. Parul Verma
IIT Madras, India
Dr. Bapiraju
IIIT Hyderabad, India
Dr. Shyam Diwakar
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
Dr. Mohan Raghavan
IIT Hyderabad, India
Dr. Fabien Wagner
University of Bordeaux, France
Dr. Amelie Aussel
Inria, France
Dr. Santhosh Sethuramanujam
IIT Madras, India
Dr. Meenakshi Asokan
Princeton University, US
Dr. Sharba Bandyopadhyay
IIT Kharagpur, India
Dr. Sachin Deshmukh
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, India
Dr. Lakshmi Narasimhan
SRMC
Dr. Karthik Raghavendran
Neurostellar, India
Dr. Muhammad Parvaz
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA
Dr. Anantha Ramakrishnan
Sr Director, Optum United Health Group
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA
...and many more!
Daily Lecture Programme
Programme Dates
15-25 June 2026 • 10 Days • Online & Live Interactive
Day 01 • Monday
Sensory Systems
Morning Sessions
Playing of Vande Matram [National Song]10:45-10:50 AM
Inaugural Talk by Prof. V. Srinivasa Chakravarthy10:50-11:00 AM
🔧 HANDS-ON: Mr. Adithya Shreeram - Sensory Systems11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Prof. SP Arun - "Towards a real conversation between brain and machine vision"02:00-03:00 PM
Prof. Sharba Bandyopadhyay - "Surprise at multiple time scales – in coding and plasticity"04:30-05:30 PM
Day 02 • Tuesday
Motor Function
Morning Sessions
Prof. Shyam Diwakar - "Motor Learning and the Cerebellum: Computational Neuroscience of Neurons, Circuit reconstructions and Emergent Responses"10:00-11:00 AM
Prof. Santhosh Sethuramanujam - "Dendritic integration mechanisms promote equalization of ON and OFF signal processing in ON-OFF DSGCs"11:00 AM-12:00 PM
🔧 HANDS-ON: Ms. Sundari Elango - Motor Function12:00-01:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Prof. Pratik Mutha02:00-03:00 PM
📊 POSTER PRESENTATIONS - Session I03:00-04:30 PM
Day 03 • Wednesday
Brain Dynamics
Morning Sessions
Prof. Risto Ilmoniemi - "From single-spot to automated multi-locus transcranial magnetic stimulation"10:30 AM-11:30 PM
Prof. Bapi Raju - "Bridging Brain Structure and Function through Network Diffusion Models"11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Evening Sessions
Prof. Srikanth Ramaswamy - "BrAInspiration: What can artificial neural networks learn from neuromodulatory systems?"02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Prof. Dipanjan Roy - "Multimodal and multiscale Brain dynamics during rest and task across the lifespan "03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Prof. Parul Verma04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Day 04 • Thursday
Oculomotor System
Morning Sessions
📊 POSTER PRESENTATIONS - Session II11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Prof. Aditya Murthy - "Engineering goal-directed movements with artificial neural networks"02:00-03:00 PM
Prof. Aasef SheikhTBA
Prof. Fatema Ghasia04:00-05:00 PM
Day 05 • Friday
Biophysical Models
Morning Sessions
🔧 HANDS-ON: Ms. Sindhuramrutha - Biophysics11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Prof. Suhita Nadkarni02:00-03:00 PM
🔧 HANDS-ON: Mr. Anirban Bandhyopadhyay - Biophysical Models03:00-04:30 PM
Day 06 • Saturday
Basal Ganglia
Morning Sessions
Prof. V. Srinivasa Chakravarthy10:00-11:00 AM
Prof. Vignan Muralidharan11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Prof. Pragathi Balasubramani12:00-01:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions
📊 POSTER PRESENTATIONS - Session III02:00-03:30 PM
🔧 HANDS-ON: Ms. Palika Charitha - Basal Ganglia03:30-05:00 PM
Evening Session
Dr. Sandeep Nair06:00-07:00 PM
June 21, 2026
Break Day
Day 07 • Monday
Reward Systems & Decision Making
Morning Sessions
Prof. Ryan T. Philips10:00-11:00 AM
📊 POSTER PRESENTATIONS - Session IV11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Prof. Alekhya Mandali03:30-04:30 PM
Prof. Meenakshi Asokan04:30-05:30 PM
Evening Session
Prof. Muhammad Parvaz and Dr. Anantha Ramakrishnan06:00-07:00 PM
Day 08 • Tuesday
Hippocampus
Morning Sessions
🔧 HANDS-ON: Ms. Madhuvanthi Muliya - Hippocampus10:00-11:30 AM
Prof. Sachin Deshmukh11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Prof. Vignyanadam02:00-03:00 PM
Prof. Fabien Wagner04:30-05:30 PM
Prof. Amelie Aussel05:30-06:30 PM
Day 09 • Wednesday
Clinical Neuroscience
Morning Sessions
Dr. Lakshmi Narasimhan - SRMCTBA
Dr. Syliaja PN - SCTIMSTTBA
Dr. Harsh Arora [BCI and Startups]11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Dr. Kodeeswaran - GKMC03:00-04:00 PM
Day 10 • Thursday
BCI & Startups
Morning Sessions
Prof. Avinash Singh12:00-01:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Dr. Gangadhar Garipelli02:30-03:30 PM
Dr. Bankim Chander04:00-05:00 PM
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