Nikhil Chandra, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

Plexon is a leader in the development of hardware and software solutions for neuroscience research, specializing in advanced recording and stimulation systems. My work leverages OpenGL for the creation of advanced visualization tools that enable users to assess data quality before commencing quantitative analysis. I also develop pipelines to integrate advanced spike sorting tools with user workflows, and optimize APIs to speed up data retrieval from Plexon's proprietary data formats.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

I conducted cutting-edge research in neuroprosthetics, focusing on integrating sensory feedback with prosthetic limbs using advanced “macro-sieve” electrode (MSE) implants that target peripheral nerves. My dissertation aimed to determine whether MSEs could generate sensations at current amplitudes suitable for long-term use. I honed and mastered surgical techniques to implant MSEs in rat sciatic nerves and developed custom electronics to ensure seamless operation between behavioral and… Show more I conducted cutting-edge research in neuroprosthetics, focusing on integrating sensory feedback with prosthetic limbs using advanced “macro-sieve” electrode (MSE) implants that target peripheral nerves. My dissertation aimed to determine whether MSEs could generate sensations at current amplitudes suitable for long-term use. I honed and mastered surgical techniques to implant MSEs in rat sciatic nerves and developed custom electronics to ensure seamless operation between behavioral and electrophysiological systems. Through innovative rodent behavioral models, I quantified the sensory experiences delivered by MSEs. My findings demonstrated that MSEs can deliver sensory feedback at levels comparable to existing human electrode systems, paving the way for future clinical trials and significant advancements in prosthetic limb development. Show less

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Systems Neuroscience & Neuromorphic Engineering LabAdvisor: Dr. Baranidharan RamanInvestigated neural correlates to various odor presentations in a locust model with a view to understanding how the brain's interpretation of odor works.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Performed data analytics for digital-twin optimization project. Extracted salient features from breeding facility’s machinery logs and built multi-variate timing models for equipment utilization that improved the accuracy of predicted job-completion times.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Competitive, interdisciplinary leadership program in which graduate student teams engage in semester-long consulting projects for emerging startups. Presented marketing strategies to four local startups in St. Louis.

New York, New York, United States

Developed techniques for co-registration of MRI, CT, and PET scans to better quantify ß-amyloid plaque distribution in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Applied various image processing techniques to bring patient scans into the same coordinate space.

New York

Standardized and integrated financial data from multiple Asian stock exchanges using Microsoft SQL Server, aiding company's expansion into new markets. Refactored financial data retrieval algorithms to follow a flexible, modular architecture for improved scalability and performance. Designed robust algorithms to calculate corporate performance metrics with improved reliability.

Austin, Texas, United States

Simulated the effects of transverse quantum confinement on the efficacy of terahertz quantum cascade lasers.

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering (Neuroprosthetics)

Ms, Biomedical Engineering

Bs, Applied & Engineering Physics