Notice

  • October 27, 2024

    We are hiring a Ph.D. student!

    The Music and Audio Cognition Lab is currently seeking a motivated Ph.D. student to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research at the intersection of audio processing, language modeling, and neuroscience. The student will be part of a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and exploration in the field of audio cognition.

    The selected Ph.D. candidate will focus on developing machine learning algorithms based on large language models (LLMs) with applications across various scientific domains. A particular area of interest will be mapping relationships from audio and text to EEG (electroencephalography) signals, which holds promise for advancing our understanding of neural processing in response to language and sound.

    Ideal candidates will have a strong background in machine learning, specifically in audio and speech-related algorithms, as well as experience with large language models. We seek individuals who are passionate about exploring the connections between audio, language, and neural signals, and who are eager to contribute to pioneering research in the lab.

  • October 10, 2024

    Poster presented at Society for Neuroscience (SfN)

    The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) held its annual meeting, Neuroscience 2024, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from October 5-9, 2024. This premier global neuroscience event brought together scientists from around the world to share cutting-edge research, discover new ideas, and advance the field of neuroscience.

    Professor Shim presenting a poster.

    The five-day conference featured a diverse program of lectures, symposia, and panel sessions covering a wide range of topics in neuroscience. Attendees had the opportunity to explore themes such as brain development, neurodegenerative disorders, motor and sensory systems, integrative physiology and behavior, cognition, and more. The meeting also included poster presentations, allowing researchers to showcase their latest findings and engage in discussions with colleagues.

    During the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) annual meeting, Neuroscience 2024, Dr. Hwan Shim made a significant contribution on a poster titled "Compact and Explainable Decoding of Auditory Selective Attention in Normal Hearing and Cochlear Implant Listeners" with collaborators at University of Iowa and Carnegie Mellon University. The poster presentation, which took place in the bustling exhibition halls of McCormick Place, attracted considerable attention from fellow neuroscientists and auditory researchers. Dr. Shim's work focused on developing novel methods for decoding auditory selective attention, with potential applications for both normal hearing individuals and those with cochlear implants. The research highlighted innovative approaches to understanding how the brain processes competing auditory streams, offering insights that could lead to improvements in hearing aid and cochlear implant technologies.