Mr. Hossein Dini | Computational Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award
Mr. Hossein Dini, Aalborg University, Denmark🎓
Professional Profile
🧠 Early Academic Pursuits
Hossein Dini embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Iran, where he innovatively designed and implemented a solar panel converter, enhancing its output power and energy storage capabilities. His curiosity for advanced technologies led him to a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering, where he conducted significant research on EEG functional connectivity in children with ADHD. His thesis, which involved developing multi-class classifiers to analyze facial emotion recognition, laid a strong foundation for his future work in neuroimaging.
🎓 Professional Endeavors
Currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Ph.D. candidate at Aalborg University in Denmark, Dini is exploring EEG analysis for narrative cognition and decision-making in mixed reality systems. His work involves defining new metrics for EEG dynamic functional connectivity and applying these insights to psychiatric disorders, in collaboration with Georgia State University. His extensive experience spans over seven years, including roles with Neurons, Inc. and g.techmedical, and positions at various universities like Georgia State University.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dini’s research primarily focuses on EEG and fMRI data analysis related to brain disorders such as ADHD, epilepsy, and psychiatric conditions. His innovative use of dynamic functional connectivity has led to significant findings, including predicting treatment responses in major depressive disorder and exploring neural processes behind narrative engagement. He has contributed to over 15 journal publications and numerous conference presentations, covering topics from dynamic functional connectivity to EEG responses to brand logos.
🏆 Accolades and Recognition
Hossein Dini’s groundbreaking work has earned him recognition through various publications and presentations. His research has been featured in prestigious journals like Brain Topography, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, and Nature Scientific Reports. His conference presentations, including those at the Society for Neuroscience and Biological Psychiatry Conference, showcase his expertise and innovative approach in neuroscience research.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dini’s research has had a profound impact on understanding brain disorders and cognitive processes. His work in EEG analysis and machine learning models is advancing real-life applications in diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions. His contributions to the field are shaping future research and clinical practices, particularly in integrating neuroscience with narrative cognition and virtual reality systems.
🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions
Looking ahead, Hossein Dini aims to further bridge the gap between cognitive neuroscience and practical applications. His future work will continue to explore the complexities of human brain data, focusing on improving diagnostic tools and treatment methods for brain-related disorders. His ongoing research promises to push the boundaries of how we understand and interact with cognitive and computational neuroscience.
📖Publications :
Paper Title: Investigation of brain functional networks in children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Authors: H Dini, MSE Sendi
Journal: Brain Topography
Volume: 33
Issue: 6
Pages: 733-750
Year: 2020
Paper Title: Dynamic functional connectivity predicts treatment response to electroconvulsive therapy in major depressive disorder
Authors: H Dini, MSE Sendi, J Sui, Z Fu, R Espinoza, KL Narr, S Qi, CC Abbott, …
Journal: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Volume: 15
Article Number: 689488
Year: 2021
Paper Title: EEG theta and N400 responses to congruent versus incongruent brand logos
Authors: H Dini, A Simonetti, E Bigne, LE Bruni
Journal: Scientific Reports
Volume: 12
Issue: 1
Article Number: 4490
Year: 2022
Paper Title: Narrative cognition in mixed reality systems: Towards an empirical framework
Authors: LE Bruni, H Dini, A Simonetti
Journal: International Conference On Human-Computer Interaction
Pages: 3-17
Year: 2021
Paper Title: Default mode network dynamic functional network connectivity predicts psychotic symptom severity
Authors: MSE Sendi, H Dini, LE Bruni, VD Calhoun
Journal: 2022 44th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Year: 2022
Paper Title: Mental arousal level recognition competition on the shared database
Authors: M Saidi, S Rezania, E Khazaei, B TaghiBeyglou, SS Hashemi, R Kaveh, …
Journal: 2019 27th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE)
Pages: 1730-1736
Year: 2019
Paper Title: Exploring the neural processes behind narrative engagement: An EEG study
Authors: H Dini, A Simonetti, LE Bruni
Journal: Eneuro
Volume: 10
Issue: 7
Year: 2023
Paper Title: Higher levels of narrativity lead to similar patterns of posterior EEG activity across individuals
Authors: H Dini, A Simonetti, E Bigne, LE Bruni
Journal: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Volume: 17
Article Number: 1160981
Year: 2023
Paper Title: Digital narratives in extended realities
Authors: LE Bruni, N Kadastik, TA Pedersen, H Dini
Journal: Roadmapping Extended Reality: Fundamentals and Applications
Pages: 35-62
Year: 2022
Paper Title: Dynamic Functional Network Connectivity Features Overlap Across Psychotic Disorders
Authors: M Sendi, H Dini, VD Calhon
Journal: Biological Psychiatry
Volume: 91
Issue: 9, Suppl.
Pages: S307-S308
Year: 2022