Demystifying the Brain
A Computational Approach
Prof. V. Srinivasa Chakravarthy
Professor of Biotechnology, IIT Madras · Co-founder, Neurogati
About the Book
This book presents an emerging new vision of the brain, expressed in computational terms, for non-experts. It presents the fundamental concepts of neuroscience in simple language, without overwhelming non-biologists with excessive biological jargon.
The book addresses a comprehensive range of topics — starting with the history of neuroscience, the function of the individual neuron, neural network models that explain diverse phenomena, sensory-motor function, language, and emotions — concluding with the latest theories on consciousness.
It presents a novel computational perspective on the brain for biologists, without resorting to complex mathematical equations, offering readers a panoramic introduction to the "new brain" and a valuable resource for interdisciplinary researchers looking to enter the world of neuroscience.
What You'll Gain
Computational perspective
Presents neuroscience from a computational perspective accessible to non-biologists — no excessive biological jargon.
From neuron to consciousness
Covers individual neurons, neural networks, sensory-motor function, language, emotion, and theories of consciousness.
For interdisciplinary readers
Equips students and researchers with conceptual tools for a research career in neuroscience, written in an engaging style.
About the Author
Prof. V. Srinivasa Chakravarthy
Professor of Biotechnology, IIT Madras · Co-founder, Neurogati
V. Srinivasa Chakravarthy obtained his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and completed postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. He is currently Professor of Biology at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India. His research interests span computational neuroscience and machine learning — with a focus on modelling basal ganglia to understand Parkinson's Disease, neuron-astrocyte-vascular networks, and spatial cells of the hippocampus. He is the founder of Neurogati and Neurovidya, initiatives aimed at translating neuroscience into education and technology.
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