Assist Prof Dr. Elias Ebrahimzadeh: Cognitive Neuroscience
Dr. Elias Ebrahimzadeh is a dynamic researcher currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and an Assistant Professor at the School of Cognitive Sciences, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran. His expertise spans brain network evaluation using EEG-fMRI, demonstrated in his postdoctoral roles. A recipient of the Top Biomedical Engineering Thesis award, he showcased outstanding academic achievements. š§ š¬ His dedication to education is evident through accolades like the Outstanding Teacher Award, Payameh Noor University, and top-ranking as a PhD graduate from the University of Tehran. šš
Profile:
šĀ Education:
Dr. Elias Ebrahimzadeh, a distinguished Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE), Singapore, blends expertise in brain network assessment and epilepsy localization. His impactful journey includes a fully-funded Ph.D. research stint at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Canada. š§ š Holding a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Tehran, he achieved remarkable success in localizing epileptic foci using EEG-fMRI. š With a rich academic background spanning electrical engineering and biomedical disciplines, Dr. Ebrahimzadeh demonstrates a commitment to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies. šš¬
š„ Experience:
Dr. Elias Ebrahimzadeh, a dedicated educator and researcher, imparts knowledge in Physiology, Anatomy, Bio-Instrumentation, and more at Payam Noor University. š His passion for teaching extends to diverse subjects, including Linear Control Systems labs at Shahed University and Electronic II at both Shahed University and the University of Tehran. As a Teaching Tutor, he shares expertise in Programming AVR for Robotic Systems under NODET’s supervision. Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Dr. Ebrahimzadeh bridges teaching and cutting-edge research. šš
Ā šHonors and Awards:
Dr. Elias Ebrahimzadeh stands as a trailblazer in biomedical engineering, earning accolades like the Top Biomedical Engineering Thesis at the Annual Dissertation Festival. š His exceptional journey includes being recognized as the Outstanding PhD graduate and securing the first admission in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Tehran. š Notably, he clinched the Young Researcher Award from the Iranian Organization of Electronics and represented the Iranian Society of Intelligent Systems. š Dr. Ebrahimzadeh’s commitment extends to educational excellence, receiving the Outstanding Teacher Award and contributing significantly to national conferences and cognitive science initiatives. šš§
š¬Ā Research Focus:Ā
Dr. Elias Ebrahimzadeh’s research interests span the fascinating realm of Cognitive Neuroscience, exploring the intricacies of the mind. š§ His expertise lies in Simultaneous EEG-fMRI Analysis, unraveling the dynamic interplay of brain activity. šāļø With a focus on Biomedical Signal Processing, he delves into advanced techniques for extracting meaningful insights from physiological data. š¤š Driven by curiosity, he navigates the frontiers of Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, and Statistical Pattern Recognition, employing these tools to decode complex brain patterns. šš¬ His multidisciplinary approach also encompasses Image Processing and System Identification for a comprehensive understanding of neural phenomena. š
š Conference Papers:
- Ā fMRI Functional Connectivity Analysis for Localizing Epileptic Focus
- Conference: 2022 30th International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE)
- Date: May 17-19, 2022
- Location: Shiraz, Iran.
- Ā Localization of Seizure Onset Zone through Simultaneous EEG-fMRI Recording: Component-Related BOLD Changes
- Symposium: THIRD SHARIF NEUROSCIENCE SYMPOSIUM
- Date: March 3-5, 2020
- Webpage: [webpage]
- Epilepsy Presurgical Evaluation Using a Novel Component-Based EEG-fMRI Approach
- Conference: First National Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging (AIMIN-2019)
- Organizer: NBML, Tehran, Iran.
- Date: Nov. 3-4, 2019.
- Machine Learning Techniques and Nonlinear Features of EEG Signal to Predict Treatment Response to rTMS in Depression
- Symposium: Fifth Iranian Symposium on Brain Mapping Updates (ISBM 2021)
- Date: July 14-15, 2021
- Published in Frontiers in Biomedical Technologies, vol. 8, no. Supple 1 (2021), pp. 22-24.
- Ā Localizing Epileptic Focus Through Simultaneous EEG-fMRI Recording and Automated Detection of Interictal Epileptiform Discharges (IED) from EEG in Inside MRI
- Conference: 25th National and 3th International Iranian Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICBME 2018)
- Location: Qom, Iran.
- Date: Nov. 28-30, 2018
- Paper Link: ICBME25_003
- Ā Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Enhances Brain Function and Cognition in Elders with Memory Dysfunction
- Symposium: Sixth Iranian Symposium on Brain Mapping Updates (ISBM 2022)
- Date: June 2022.
- Ā A Novel Task-Stimulus Approach by TMS on the Left DLPFC to Treat Attention Deficits in Patients and Increase Attention in Healthy Young People
- Symposium: Sixth Iranian Symposium on Brain Mapping Updates (ISBM 2022)
- Date: June 2022.
- Localization of the Epileptic Focus Through Simultaneous EEG-fMRI Recordings
- Topic: Application of Artificial Intelligence to MRI for Diagnosis
š Publications:
- Machine Learning Approaches and Non-linear Processing of Extracted Components in Frontal Region to Predict rTMS Treatment Response in Major Depressive Disorder
- Journal: Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience
- Date: March 9, 2023
- DOI: 10.3389/fnsys.2023.919977
- Contributors: Elias Ebrahimzadeh, Farahnaz Fayaz, Lila Rajabion, Masoud Seraji, Fatemeh Aflaki, Ahmad Hammoud, Zahra Taghizadeh, Mostafa Asgarinejad, Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh
- Simultaneous Electroencephalography-Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Assessment of Human Brain Function
- Journal: Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience
- Date: July 28, 2022
- DOI: 10.3389/fnsys.2022.934266
- Contributors: Elias Ebrahimzadeh, Saber Saharkhiz, Lila Rajabion, Homayoun Baghaei Oskouei, Masoud Seraji, Farahnaz Fayaz, Sarah Saliminia, Seyyed Mostafa Sadjadi, Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh
- fMRI Functional Connectivity Analysis for Localizing Epileptic Focus
- Conference Paper: 2022 30th International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE)
- Date: May 17, 2022
- DOI: 10.1109/icee55646.2022.9827206
- Contributors: Seyyed Mostafa Sadjadi, Elias Ebrahimzadeh, Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh
- Predicting Clinical Response to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Major Depression Using Time-Frequency EEG Signal Processing
- Journal: Biomedical Engineering: Applications, Basis and Communications
- Date: December, 2021
- DOI: 10.4015/s1016237221500484
- Contributors: Elias Ebrahimzadeh, Mostafa Asgarinejad, Sarah Saliminia, Sarvenaz Ashoori, Masoud Seraji
- Localizing Epileptic Foci Using Simultaneous EEG-fMRI Recording: Template Component Cross-Correlation
- Journal: Frontiers in Neurology
- Date: November 15, 2021
- DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.695997
- Contributors: Elias Ebrahimzadeh, Mohammad Shams, Masoud Seraji, Seyyed Mostafa Sadjadi, Lila Rajabion, Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh
- Time-frequency Analysis in EEG for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder Using rTMS
- Conference Paper: 2021 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (APEMC)
- Date: September 27, 2021
- DOI: 10.1109/apemc49932.2021.9597080
- Contributors: Mehran Nikravan, Elias Ebrahimzadeh
- Localizing Confined Epileptic Foci in Patients with an Unclear Focus or Presumed Multifocality Using a Component-Based EEG-fMRI Method
- Journal: Cognitive Neurodynamics
- Date: April, 2021
- DOI: 10.1007/s11571-020-09614-5
- Contributors: Elias Ebrahimzadeh, Mohammad Shams, Ali Rahimpour Jounghani, Farahnaz Fayaz, Mahya Mirbagheri, Naser Hakimi, Lila Rajabion, Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh
- Localization of Epileptic Foci Based on Simultaneous EEGāfMRI Data
- Journal: Frontiers in Neurology
- Date: April 27, 2021
- DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.645594
- Contributors: Seyyed Mostafa Sadjadi, Elias Ebrahimzadeh, Mohammad Shams, Masoud Seraji, Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh
- Simultaneous EEG-fMRI: A Multimodality Approach to Localize the Seizure Onset Zone in Patients with Epilepsy
- Journal: International Journal of Biology and Medicine
- Date: December 4, 2019
- DOI: 10.36811/ijbm.2019.110017
- Contributors: Elias Ebrahimzadeh