The main motivation of my research is to gain a better understanding of the biological processes underlying computations in neuronal networks.

My research interests can be divided into three categories:

• Investigating computations in cortical circuits with a focus on understanding the functional role of distinct inhibitory populations (e.g. PV, SST, VIP, L1 neurons).

• Modelling learning and the formation of synaptic connectivity structures based on biologically plausible plasticity rules at excitatory and inhibitory synapses.

• Bridging between Neuroscience and AI by using biological principles (e.g. dendrites, inhibitory subtypes, neuromodulation) to improve deep learning and reinforcement learning algorithms.