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  • Jan
    13

    CS/ME Seminar: Decoding neuro-mechanical intelligence for novel machines and biological discovery (Xiaotian Zhang)

    Department of Computer Science (CS)

    12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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    Monday / CS Seminar
    January 13th / 12:00 PM
    Hybrid / Mudd 3514

    Speaker
    Xiaotian Zhang, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Talk Title
    Decoding neuro-mechanical intelligence for novel machines and biological discovery

    Abstract
    Natural creatures, from worms and snakes to fishes and octopuses, possess remarkable mobility and dexterity, often unmatched by engineering counterparts. Central to their abilities is the intimate meshing between mechanical and neural infrastructures, whereby each enhances and supports the other across scales. To decode the key principles at play and streamline their use in engineering, I will present a multidisciplinary approach based on a unique blend of numerical and experimental techniques. First, I will introduce a computational framework for investigating the dynamics and embodied control principles of complex musculoskeletal architectures. I will then demonstrate the extended utility of this framework in designing and realizing living robots. Finally, I will present a set of technologies aimed at decoding neural dynamics for computation and robotics. Together, these techniques promise a novel class of engineering system that exploits neuro-mechanical convergence for intelligent behaviors.

    Biography
    Xiaotian Zhang is a postdoctoral research associate at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering under the mentorship of Prof. Mattia Gazzola. His research focuses on understanding biological principles to inspire novel system design and control, through the synergy of biophysical simulation, neural engineering, and robotics. His work has been featured in high-profile interdisciplinary journals and highlighted through several cover images.

    Research/Interest Areas
    Soft mechanics, Neural engineering, Robotics
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    TIME Monday, January 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Feb
    18

    Thought Leader Dialogue: AI and the Future of Work

    Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design (HCI+D)

    1:00 PM

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    TIME Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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    CONTACT Madison Deyo    madison.deyo@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Feb
    19

    CS Seminar: Developing Responsible AI Monitoring Technologies for Chronic Care (Dan Adler)

    Department of Computer Science (CS)

    12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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    TIME Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Feb
    21

    CS Seminar: Deep Learning Theory in the Age of Generative AI (Sadhika Malladi)

    Department of Computer Science (CS)

    12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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    TIME Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Feb
    24

    CS Seminar: Vector-Centric Machine Learning Systems: A Cross-Stack Approach (Wenqi Jiang)

    Department of Computer Science (CS)

    12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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    TIME Monday, February 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Feb
    26

    CS Seminar: Enabling Language Models to Process Information at Scale (Tianyu Gao)

    Department of Computer Science (CS)

    12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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    TIME Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Feb
    27

    Bagel Thursday

    Department of Computer Science (CS)

    9:00 AM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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    TIME Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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  • Feb
    28

    CS Seminar

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    TIME Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Mar
    3

    CS Seminar

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    12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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    TIME Monday, March 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Mar
    5

    CS Seminar

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    TIME Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Mar
    7

    CS Seminar

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    TIME Friday, March 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Mar
    10

    CS Seminar

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    12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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    TIME Monday, March 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Mar
    12

    CS Seminar

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    12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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    TIME Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Mar
    14

    CS Seminar

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    TIME Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • Mar
    17

    Winter exams begin

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    TIME Monday, March 17, 2025

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  • Mar
    22

    Spring Break Begins

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    TIME Saturday, March 22, 2025

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  • Mar
    31

    Spring Break Ends

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    TIME Monday, March 31, 2025

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