Cassiano O. Becker

School of Engineering and Applied Science University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA cassiano at seas dot upenn dot edu

Currently

I am a postdoctoral researcher working with Prof. Danielle Bassett in the Complex Systems Lab at the University of Pennsylvania.

We are investigating inference and control problems on complex networks with applications in neuroscience.

Research Interests

• Networked Systems and Complex Networks

• Data-driven Identification, Design and Control of Dynamical Systems

• Neuroscience and Brain Computer Interfaces

• Generative Models and Interpretable Machine Learning

Past

• I have a Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, under the supervision of Prof. Victor Preciado, granted in December 2019.

• I have an M.Sc. in Telecommunications (with Distinction) from the University College London.

• Prior to pursuing my Ph.D., I worked with software development and microwave systems design for the telecommunications industry.

Awards

• Best Undergraduate Mentor Award, Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 2018

• Societal Impact Award (as Senior Project Advisor), Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 2018

• Best Research Poster at the IEEE DIG's 8th Annual Research Symposium, 2016

• Capes Science Without Borders Doctorate Fellowship

• British Council Chevening Scholar