University
Course
Elec 491/591
Goals
By predicting seizure before its onset, doctors could act preventively with actions that include stimulation treatment recently proposed. To facilitate that, scientists at Rice University and the University of Texas Health Science Center will work together to develop algorithms that will optimize the development of an implantable device. The device will deliver low-frequency electrical stimulation to the seizure on-set zone.
Issues
This project involves machine learning and embedded hardware development. We take EEG data sets from epilepsy patients and develop algorithms able to predict seizures based on previous data. We plan to develop algorithms that will be able to prevent the predicted seizures from occurring by selectively injecting electrical signals to suppress seizures, much as a pacemaker prevents heartbeat irregularity. We are also developing embedded hardware, ultimately an ASIC, that can be implanted in a patient much as a pacemaker would be today.
Tools and Methods
Machine learning
Data Science
Electoencelography
IC Design
FPGA Design
Desired Majors
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Computer Science
BioEngineering
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Psychology
BioSciences
Prep
Interest in neuroengineering, data science, or computer engineering. <br /> Relevant coursework in any of those fields. <br />