Vaibhav Thakur

Experience

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  Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  May 2016 - Oct 2017

  Research Assistant

  • Lead a study on neural representation of planning and execution of movement kinematics in healthy humans.• Developed electroencephalography (EEG) experiment and analysis pipeline in the lab for the first time.• Disseminated the findings from project at renowned research conferences and thesis• Developed EEG analysis pipeline

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  UCLA

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2022

  • Conducted psychophysical experiments to understand the mechanism of perceptual bias implementation in humans during the decision process.• Collaborated with colleagues to develop experiments on implicit learning of motor sequences and understanding the transfer of learning in novel environments.

  • Graruate Student

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Staff Research Associate

    Nov 2017 - Aug 2019
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  University of Washington

  Jan 2022 - now

  Graduate Student Researcher

  • Conduct experiments in people with neurodegenerative disorders, complemented by advanced experiments in mice, utilizing cutting-edge neurotechnology.• Heading the mouse laboratory, managing diverse experiments, and leading a team of research assistants.• Single-handedly developed low-cost distributed system (hardware/software and electronics) for controlled as well as naturalistic neurophysiological experiments with automated training• Applying state-of-the-art algorithms (e.g., Bayesian state-space modeling, RNN) for modeling of the neuronal basis of decision-making.• Sharing findings with a broader audience through compelling talks and impactful research papers.• Trained 24 undergraduate students and technicians in developing experimental techniques and programming skills• Machine learning approaches to mimic the DM process to identify potential brain regions involved in the DM process. Show less