Gerwin Schalk

Gerwin Schalk

Dr. Schalk obtained his M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Graz University of Technology in Austria, his M.S. in Information Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York/USA, and his Ph.D. in Computer and Systems Engineering from RPI.

He is interested in integrating scientific, engineering, and clinical concepts to advance our understanding of the brain and to use this new understanding to develop novel neurotechnologies. He has made contributions to basic understanding of human intracranial neurophysiology, translational brain-computer interface research, has led the development of the leading BCI software world-wide (BCI2000) for 20 years, and he produced a new brain mapping technique and a stroke rehabilitation technique that are now beginning to improve the lives of people world-wide.

He authored or co-authored >130 peer-reviewed publications, one book and 17 chapters, has 30000 total citations and an H factor of 69, has given more than 300 invited lectures world-wide, and is ranked #5 in BCI research world-wide and #23 in neuroscience in China. His work has been extensively showcased by the media including features on CNN, NBC, CBS, Science Channel, and articles in New York Times Magazine, Discover Magazine, Forbes, Technology Review, and Wired. He is also listed in Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who in America, and received several awards for his work.

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    Fudan University, Shanghai
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9 July 2025
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