Nabin Koirala

Director

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Dr. Koirala’s research focuses on understanding network-level neural perturbations caused by various neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. He employs multi-modal brain imaging and neuromodulation techniques, utilizing state-of-the-art frameworks of complex network algorithms and machine learning approaches.

Education

PhD, Neuroscience (2019)	Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany
MSc, Engineering and Neuroscience (2014)	Christian Albrechts University, Germany
BE, Electronics Engineering (2010)	Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Research Interests

1. Brain Imaging and Electrophysiological biomarkers for Movement Disorders
2. Neural correlates of Speech, Hearing and Language related disorders
3. Brain Network alterations and it’s impact on pathophysiology

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Selected Publications

The full list of publications is available on Google Scholar Profile

1. Koirala N, Deroche M. LD, Wolfe J, Neumann S, et al (2023). Dynamic networks differentiate the language ability of children with cochlear implants. Frontiers in Neuroscience.
2. Gracco V.L, Sares A.G, Koirala N. (2022) Structural brain network topological alterations in stuttering adults. Brain Communications.
3. Koirala N, Kleinman D, Perdue M.V, Su X, Villa M, et al. (2021) Widespread effect of dMRI data quality on diffusion measures in children.Human Brain Mapping.
4. Koirala N, Perdue M.V, Su X, Grigorenko E.L, Landi N, et al. (2021) Neurite density and arborization is associated with reading skill and phonological processing in children. Neuroimage.
5. Koirala N, Serrano L, Paschen S, Falk Daniela, Anwar AR, et al. (2020) Mapping of subthalamic nucleus using microelectrode recordings during deep brain stimulation. Scientific reports.

Teaching

COGS 3589
COGS 3599
COGS 4596W