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30/07/2025

The Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences at IIT Gandhinagar warmly welcomes the incoming MSc and PhD Cognitive Science cohort of 2025!

16/07/2025

IIT Gandhinagar is pleased to announce the launch of the Visiting Students Research Engagement Programme for Semester I of Academic Year 2025-26. This initiative offers final year students from IITs, IISc, IISERs and NITs an opportunity to undertake a semester-long research internship at IIT Gandhinagar under the mentorship of our faculty.

Apply here: tiny.cc/vsrep

01/07/2025

IIT Gandhinagar Celebrates 14th Convocation Ceremony

On June 21, 2025, IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) celebrated its 14th Convocation Ceremony with immense pride and enthusiasm. This landmark event honored the graduating students of the MSc Cognitive Science programme, recognizing both their outstanding academic achievements and their holistic growth.

The ceremony commenced with an academic procession, followed by the Director’s Report presented by Prof. Rajat M***a, Director of IITGN, and the conferment of degrees.

We were honored to welcome Mr. Aditya Ghosh, Co-founder of Akasa Air, as the Chief Guest. He addressed the graduating batch, offering his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for their future endeavors.

Congratulations to the MSc Cognitive Science Class of 2025! May your future be as bright and promising as your journey at IITGN has been.

26/06/2025

We are delighted to announce that distinguished researchers and alumni from the Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences at IIT Gandhinagar showcased their pioneering research at the Mind, Brain, and Consciousness Conference 2025, hosted by IIT Mandi. This prestigious conference served as an outstanding platform for our team to present their innovative work and connect with leading experts and peers in the field of cognitive science.

25/06/2025

We had the privilege of hosting Prof. Amit Sethi from the University of Utah for our Cognitive and Brain Sciences seminar. Prof. Sethi shared cutting-edge research on “Hand rehabilitation after moderate-to-severe stroke using non-invasive brain stimulation and functional electrical stimulation.”

Key takeaways:

Innovative stroke rehab techniques

Exciting results from combining tRNS with FES-assisted therapy

Prof. Sethi’s pioneering work in neuroplasticity and rehabilitation technology

Thank you to everyone who attended and to Prof. Sethi for inspiring us with new possibilities in stroke recovery!

13/06/2025

Join the vibrant community! IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for faculty positions in the Department of Cognitive and Brain Science. Apply here: https://iitgn.ac.in/careers/faculty-rolling

21/05/2025

We recently celebrated the farewell of the MSc Cognitive and Brain Sciences Class of 2025 at IIT Gandhinagar. The evening brought together students, faculty, and staff to honour our graduating cohort and reflect on their remarkable journey within our department.

As they embark on new paths, we wish them continued success and growth. The Department remains proud of their achievements and looks forward to their future endeavours.

14/05/2025

Exciting Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow Positions at IIT Gandhinagar

The Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences at IIT Gandhinagar is inviting applications for two Postdoctoral Fellow positions in the Integrative Neuroscience & Technology (INT) Lab, led by Prof. Vaibhav Tripathi. Join us to contribute to pioneering research at the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and cognitive imaging.

Open Positions:

NeuroAI: Development of neuroscience-inspired AI architectures
Details: http://tiny.cc/NeuroAI

Precision Imaging: Imaging across external and internal directed cognition
Details: http://tiny.cc/PrecisionImaging

Eligibility: PhD holders or those who have submitted their PhD thesis

How to Apply:
Fill out the application form online: http://tiny.cc/pdf-2

Application Deadline: 30th May, 2025

Shape the future of neuroscience and technology with us!

16/03/2025

Event Recap: Advances in NeuroRehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Workshop
Prof. Yogesh Kumar Meena, Assistant Professor, Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences recently hosted a successful two-day workshop on Advances in NeuroRehabilitation and Assistive Technologies at IIT Gandhinagar! This event brought together experts from around the world to discuss and showcase innovative solutions in neurorehabilitation.
Highlights:
International Collaboration: Featured a live demo of a groundbreaking neurorehabilitation system combining non-invasive Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology with a custom-designed hand exoskeleton.
Expert Discussions: Focused on BCI-driven stroke rehabilitation, fostering collaboration and advancing neurorehabilitation through cutting-edge technologies.
Thank you to all who participated and made this event a success!

13/03/2025

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Vaibhav Tripathi as a new Assistant Professor at Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, IIT Gandhinagar.
Dr. Vaibhav works in the areas of multimodal neuroimaging techniques such as EEG/MEG/fMRI. His research is focused on large-scale brain organization, multisensory attention, working memory, and meditation studies that bridge Yogic and Cognitive Sciences.
He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University's Buckner Lab, focusing on large-scale brain networks and cognition before joining IIT Gandhinagar. He holds a B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, an M.Tech from IIIT Delhi, and a Ph.D. in Brain, Behavior, and Cognition from Boston University.

04/03/2025

Thrilled to share the success of at IIT Gandhinagar's Cognitive Science Lab! 🧠🔬

Industry leaders and academics came together to explore innovative, market-driven solutions for a greener future. Highlights included demos of cutting-edge tech like EEG, motion control, and brain simulation.

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Centre For Cognitive And Brain Sciences, IIT Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar
382355

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https://cogs.iitgn.ac.in/

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