Neural Engineering

Neural Engineering is an emerging interdisciplinary field that merges neuroscience and engineering to understand, interface with, and manipulate the nervous system. Applications include neuroergonomic human-machine-interaction systems, brain-computer interfaces, active neuroimplants, neurocognitive and affective modelling, and neuro-inspired artificial intelligence systems. Occupational Profile The Neural Engineering course qualifies our graduates for demanding industrial R&D positions, e.g. in the development of nerve stimulators, diagnostic devices or active implants. Other emerging occupational fields encompass neuroergonomics (e.g. automotive branch) and neurocybernetics (collaborative robotics) applications, as well as the development of tailor-made applications in neurorehabilitation. A considerable percentage of our Master’s graduates seek to pursue an academic career path and start a doctorate programme. Our national and international cooperation partners provide an excellent infrastructure to prepare students for a doctorate programme. Graduate students of the Neural Engineering programme participate in international research projects. This gives our students an early opportunity for active participation in the scientific community. In these projects, our students acquire essential scientific knowledge and social skills for future leadership positions. The international orientation of the Neural Engineering programme allows our students to establish international contacts in early career stages and gain confidence on the global stage.