About

My name is Mateo and I am currently a student in Boston University’s Computational Neuroscience Ph.D. program. Prior to starting, I studied Statistics, Data Science, and Mathematical Biology at UCLA.

My research centers around neural computation in the cortex, specifically how circuits in the most recently evolved part of the mammalian brain support cognition and behavior. I am currently studying the contributions of neuronal cell-types to computation using techniques from electrophysiology, optics, statistical signal processing, and dynamical systems modeling. I fervently believe in the ability of science to improve lives and our understanding of the world, and I will always advocate for rigorous, accessible, and kind science. Outside of the lab, I can be found building brain-computer interfaces, performing classical/jazz piano, or reading a book! I’m from Pasadena, CA, and I currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts.

Updates

Finished Rotation with Dr. Emily Stephen - March 7, 2025

Finished Rotation with Dr. Chandramouli Chandrasekaran - December 13, 2024

Started Ph.D. - September 3, 2024