
Ranganatha Sitaram
Associate Professor and Director of Laboratory of Brain-Machine Interfaces and Neuromodulation
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile
The major areas of my scientific research are: Neuroimaging, Cogntiive, Social and System Neurosciences, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Brain-Machine Interfaces, Neurofeedback, Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition.
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Neuroscience, EBERHARD KARLS UNIVERSITAT TUBINGEN. Alemania, 2008
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Engineering Design, PSG College of Technology, Bharathiar University. India, 1991
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Mechanical Engineering, Mysore University. India, 1989
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Senior Research Scientist Full Time
EBERHARD KARLS UNIVERSITAT TUBINGEN
Medicine
Tuebingen, Alemania
2004 - 2009
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Junior Professor (Landesstelle) Full Time
EBERHARD KARLS UNIVERSITAT TUBINGEN
Medicine
Tuebingen, Alemania
2009 - 2012
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Assistant Professor Full Time
University of Florida
Engineering
Gainesville, Estados Unidos
2012 - 2015
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Associate Professor Full Time
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
2015 - A la fecha
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Visiting Professor Other
Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology
India
2010 - 2013
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Senior Research Fellow Full Time
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore, India
1991 - 1992
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Senior Engineer and Research Scientist Full Time
Information Technology Institute
Singapur
1992 - 1996
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Project Leader Full Time
Kent Ridge Digital Labs
Singapur
1996 - 1999
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Group Leader Full Time
Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R)
Singapur
1999 - 2000
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Lead Scientist, Neuroinformatics Lab Full Time
Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R)
Singapur
2000 - 2004
Current and Previous Scientific and Engineering Courses Taught:
1. Brain-Machine Interfaces (2016 onwards, IBM 3001 – Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile),
2. Neural Systems Modeling (2012- 2015; BME 4931 – University of Florida),
3. Brain Machine Interfaces (2012-2015; BME 6938 - University of Florida),
4. Neural Engineering (2012-2015; BME 6360 - University of Florida),
5. Introduction to Biomedical Engg (2012-2015; BME 1008 - University of Florida),
6. Medical Psychology (2004-2012; University of Tuebingen, Germany)
7. Matlab Programming (2004-2012; University of Tuebingen, Germany)
8. FMRI and fNIRS Analyses (2004-2012; University of Tuebingen, Germany)
9. Multivariate Pattern Classification (2004-2012; University of Tuebingen, Germany)
10. Functional Connectivity Analysis (2004-2012; University of Tuebingen, Germany).
11. Object Oriented Design of Software (2000-2004; Institute of Infocomm Research, Singapore).
12. Java Programming (2000-2004; Institute of Infocomm Research, Singapore).
Scientific Software Tools Developed and Distributed:
1. MANAS: FMRI toolbox for offline pattern classification of brain states (Sitaram et al 2012, Rana, Sitaram et al 2013, Lee, Sitaram et al 2010)
2. tMANAS: FMRI toolbox for real-time pattern classification and feedback of brain states (Rana, Sitaram et al 2013).
3. PRADEEP: FNIRS toolbox for offline and real-time pattern classification and feedback of brain states (Robinson, Sitaram submitted).
4. TEJAS: EEG toolbox for offline and real-time pattern classification and feedback of brain states (Schmidt, Sitaram in preparation).
5. ANVITA: DTI toolbox for pattern analysis of brain structural connectivity and network (Varkuti, Sitaram et al 2011).
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Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) award
nfocomm Development Authority (IDA)
Singapur, 2002
Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) award of 1 million Singapore dollars for the development of a suite of products and services based on intelligent wireless technology called SmartEdge built in Sitaram’s laboratory
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Indian President’s Award of Visiting Professor of Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology
India, 2009
Indian President’s Award of Visiting Professor of Neuroscience and Neuroimaging in the Department of Neurology, Sri Chitra Tirunal University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, India.
Volitional Control of Neural Connectivity |
BCIs that use metabolic signals |
Other Medical Uses of BCI Technology |
Neuroimaging Meditation |
Functional Magnetic Resonance based BCI |
Learned brain self-regulation for emotional processing and attentional modulation: from theory to clinical applications |
Hemodynamic Brain=Computer Interfaces: Techniques and Applications |
Volitional regulation of the supplementary motor area with fMRI-BCI neurofeedback in Parkinson's disease: A pilot study |
Editorial: Learned Brain Self-Regulation for Emotional Processing and Attentional Modulation: From Theory to Clinical Applications |
Abnormal neural connectivity in schizophrenia and fMRI-brain-computer interface as a potential therapeutic approach |
Learned regulation of brain metabolism |

CLAUDIA CARCAMO
Profesor Asociado
neurology
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDADA CATÓLICA DE CHILE. DEPARTAMENTO DE NEUROLOGÍA
Santiago, Chile

José Egaña
Profesor Asistente
Anestesiología y Medicina Perioperatoria
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Luis Cortínez
Profesor Titular
DIVISIÓN DE ANESTESIOLOGÍA
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

sergio ruiz
Co-Director
Psychiatry
Laboratory for Brain-Machine Interfaces and Neuromodulation
santiago, Chile

Cristian Tejos
Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Francisco Zamorano
Profesor Asociado
Actividad Física y Salud
Universidad San Sebastián
Santiago, Chile

Victor Contreras
Director y Gestor de Proyectos
Anestesiologia
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Ranganatha Sitaram
Associate Professor and Director of Laboratory of Brain-Machine Interfaces and Neuromodulation
Institute for Biological and Medical Engineering, and Department of Psychiatry
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile