Michael Morais Email & Phone Number

Palo Alto, California, United States

New York, New York, United States

Princeton University, Princeton, Nj, Usa

> Developed approximate Bayesian inference algorithms for distributed flexible computation; unifying these algorithms with normative models of computation in human decision-making> Controlled the robustness of inference in misspecified models of complex decision-making processes; developing methods that "calibrate" machine learning algorithms to utility theory> Expanded the theory of "efficient" neural population coding using Bayesian models of constrained information processing; formalizing a theory of high-dimensional geometry for populations of neurons> Collaborated with Dept. of Psychology to develop analyses, metrics, and simulations to measure cognitive processes in social network datasets

New York, New York, United States

Riken, Wakō-Shi, Saitama, Japan

Developed efficient, flexible toolboxes and GUIs for pre-processing and subsequent analysis of wide- field and 2-photon mouse imaging data, including image registration and segmentation. Developed correlative analyses of intricate mouse behaviors.

Upmc Eye & Ear Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa, Usa

Analyzed multi-electrode neurophysiological data from primate visual cortex, with emphasis on methods for dimensionality reduction and functional connectivity. Developed dynamical systems models of network-level phenomena. Assisted in animal data collection, training, handling, and surgery.

Phd, Neuroscience, With Certificate, Statistics & Machine Learning

MA, Neuroscience 2016 - 2018 Grants and Awards: > National Science Foundation, Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP), 2015.

Bse, Bioengineering & Bs, Mathematical Biology, Gpa: 3.95, Summa Cum Laude (Both Degrees)

Grants and Awards: > Univ. of Pittsburgh Dept. of Bioengineering, Outstanding Senior Award, 2015 > Univ. of Pittsburgh Honors College.