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Prof. Dr. Sen Cheng
Computational Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Institut für Neuroinformatik
Universitätsstraße 150
Building NB, Room NB 3/33
Universitätsstraße 150
Building NB, Room NB 3/33
D-44801 Bochum, Germany
My research group investigates the neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory. We are primarily interested in the hippocampus, the brain region that is mainly involved in episodic memory, as well as in the learning and memory of sequences. Our research focuses on the dynamics of these processes, which has received relatively little attention to date.
We employ two complementary approaches. Our first approach is modeling, including mathematic models as well as computer simulation of complex networks. While all models are simplified, we aim to build biologically realistic models that capture the essence of the neural circuit mechanism underlying learning and memory. Our second approach is data-mining. We develop methods for model-based data analysis and apply such methods to experimental data. These data include electrophysiological and EEG recordings as well as behavioral data. We collaborate closely with neuroscientists on the RUB campus and at other universities in Germany and abroad.
Selected Publications
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A map of spatial navigation for neuroscienceParra-Barrero, E., Vijayabaskaran, S., Seabrook, E., Wiskott, L., & Cheng, S.Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 152, 105200
@article{Parra-BarreroVijayabaskaranSeabrookEtAl2023, author = {Parra-Barrero, Eloy and Vijayabaskaran, Sandhiya and Seabrook, Eddie and Wiskott, Laurenz and Cheng, Sen}, title = {A map of spatial navigation for neuroscience}, journal = {Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews}, volume = {152}, pages = {105200}, month = {September}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105200}, }
Parra-Barrero, E., Vijayabaskaran, S., Seabrook, E., Wiskott, L., & Cheng, S.. (2023). A map of spatial navigation for neuroscience. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 152, 105200. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105200Optogenetics reveals paradoxical network stabilizations in hippocampal CA1 and CA3de Jong, L. W., Nejad, M. M., Yoon, E., Cheng, S., & Diba, K.Current Biology, 33(9), 1689–1703.e5@article{de JongNejadYoonEtAl2023, author = {de Jong, Laurel Watkins and Nejad, Mohammadreza Mohagheghi and Yoon, Euisik and Cheng, Sen and Diba, Kamran}, title = {Optogenetics reveals paradoxical network stabilizations in hippocampal CA1 and CA3}, journal = {Current Biology}, volume = {33}, number = {9}, pages = {1689–1703.e5}, month = {May}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.1016/j.cub.2023.03.032}, }
de Jong, L. W., Nejad, M. M., Yoon, E., Cheng, S., & Diba, K. (2023). Optogenetics reveals paradoxical network stabilizations in hippocampal CA1 and CA3. Current Biology, 33(9), 1689–1703.e5. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2023.03.032A model of hippocampal replay driven by experience and environmental structure facilitates spatial learningDiekmann, N., & Cheng, S.eLife, 12, e82301@article{DiekmannCheng2023, author = {Diekmann, Nicolas and Cheng, Sen}, title = {A model of hippocampal replay driven by experience and environmental structure facilitates spatial learning}, journal = {eLife}, volume = {12}, pages = {e82301}, month = {March}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.7554/eLife.82301}, }
Diekmann, N., & Cheng, S.. (2023). A model of hippocampal replay driven by experience and environmental structure facilitates spatial learning. eLife, 12, e82301. http://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.823012022
The cerebellum contributes to context-effects during fear extinction learning: A 7T fMRI studyBatsikadze, G., Diekmann, N., Ernst, T. M., Klein, M., Maderwald, S., Deuschl, C., et al.NeuroImage, 253, 119080@article{BatsikadzeDiekmannErnstEtAl2022, author = {Batsikadze, Giorgi and Diekmann, Nicolas and Ernst, Thomas Michael and Klein, Michael and Maderwald, Stefan and Deuschl, Cornelius and Merz, Christian Josef and Cheng, Sen and Quick, Harald H. and Timmann, Dagmar}, title = {The cerebellum contributes to context-effects during fear extinction learning: A 7T fMRI study}, journal = {NeuroImage}, volume = {253}, pages = {119080}, month = {June}, year = {2022}, doi = {10.1016/j.neuroimage.2022.119080}, }
Batsikadze, G., Diekmann, N., Ernst, T. M., Klein, M., Maderwald, S., Deuschl, C., et al. (2022). The cerebellum contributes to context-effects during fear extinction learning: A 7T fMRI study. NeuroImage, 253, 119080. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2022.1190802021
Neuronal Sequences during Theta Rely on Behavior-Dependent Spatial MapsParra-Barrero, E., Diba, K., & Cheng, S.eLife, 10, e70296@article{Parra-BarreroDibaCheng2021, author = {Parra-Barrero, Eloy and Diba, Kamran and Cheng, Sen}, title = {Neuronal Sequences during Theta Rely on Behavior-Dependent Spatial Maps}, journal = {eLife}, volume = {10}, pages = {e70296}, year = {2021}, doi = {10.7554/eLife.70296}, }
Parra-Barrero, E., Diba, K., & Cheng, S.. (2021). Neuronal Sequences during Theta Rely on Behavior-Dependent Spatial Maps. eLife, 10, e70296. http://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.702962019
Hippocampal Reactivation Extends for Several Hours Following Novel ExperienceGiri, B., Miyawaki, H., Mizuseki, K., Cheng, S., & Diba, K.The Journal of Neuroscience, 39(5), 866–875@article{GiriMiyawakiMizusekiEtAl2019, author = {Giri, Bapun and Miyawaki, Hiroyuki and Mizuseki, Kenji and Cheng, Sen and Diba, Kamran}, title = {Hippocampal Reactivation Extends for Several Hours Following Novel Experience}, journal = {The Journal of Neuroscience}, volume = {39}, number = {5}, pages = {866–875}, month = {December}, year = {2019}, doi = {10.1523/jneurosci.1950-18.2018}, }
Giri, B., Miyawaki, H., Mizuseki, K., Cheng, S., & Diba, K. (2019). Hippocampal Reactivation Extends for Several Hours Following Novel Experience. The Journal of Neuroscience, 39(5), 866–875. http://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.1950-18.20182016
What is episodic memory if it is a natural kind?Cheng, S., & Werning, M.Synthese, 193(5), 1345–1385@article{ChengWerning2016, author = {Cheng, Sen and Werning, Markus}, title = {What is episodic memory if it is a natural kind?}, journal = {Synthese}, volume = {193}, number = {5}, pages = {1345–1385}, year = {2016}, doi = {10.1007/s11229-014-0628-6}, }
Cheng, S., & Werning, M. (2016). What is episodic memory if it is a natural kind? Synthese, 193(5), 1345–1385. http://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-014-0628-6Dissociating memory traces and scenario construction in mental time travelCheng, S., Werning, M., & Suddendorf, T.Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 60, 82–89@article{ChengWerningSuddendorf2016, author = {Cheng, Sen and Werning, Markus and Suddendorf, Thomas}, title = {Dissociating memory traces and scenario construction in mental time travel}, journal = {Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews}, volume = {60}, pages = {82–89}, month = {January}, year = {2016}, doi = {10.1016/j.neubiorev.2015.11.011}, }
Cheng, S., Werning, M., & Suddendorf, T. (2016). Dissociating memory traces and scenario construction in mental time travel. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 60, 82–89. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2015.11.0112008
New Experiences Enhance Coordinated Neural Activity in the HippocampusCheng, S., & Frank, L. M.Neuron , 57(2), 303–313@article{ChengFrank2008, author = {Cheng, Sen and Frank, Loren M.}, title = {New Experiences Enhance Coordinated Neural Activity in the Hippocampus }, journal = {Neuron }, volume = {57}, number = {2}, pages = {303–313}, year = {2008}, doi = {10.1016/j.neuron.2007.11.035}, }
Cheng, S., & Frank, L. M. (2008). New Experiences Enhance Coordinated Neural Activity in the Hippocampus . Neuron , 57(2), 303–313. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2007.11.035-
Gedächtnisverbesserung: Möglichkeiten und kritische BetrachtungCheng, S.In F. Hüttemann & Liggieri, K. (Eds.), Die Grenze "Mensch". Diskurse des Transhumanismus. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag
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Cheng, S. (in press). Gedächtnisverbesserung: Möglichkeiten und kritische Betrachtung. In F. Hüttemann & Liggieri, K. (Eds.), Die Grenze "Mensch". Diskurse des Transhumanismus.. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag.2025
Appetitive and aversive classical conditioning: Self-reports and physiological responsesPetrenko, M., Coenen, L., Doubliez, A., Ernst, T. M., Nio, E., Diekmann, N., et al.Behavioural Brain Research, 484, 115509@article{PetrenkoCoenenDoubliezEtAl2025, author = {Petrenko, Mykola and Coenen, Lena and Doubliez, Alice and Ernst, Thomas M. and Nio, Enzo and Diekmann, Nicolas and Uengoer, Metin and Cheng, Sen and Merz, Christian J. and Timmann, Dagmar and Batsikadze, Giorgi}, title = {Appetitive and aversive classical conditioning: Self-reports and physiological responses}, journal = {Behavioural Brain Research}, volume = {484}, pages = {115509}, month = {April}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1016/j.bbr.2025.115509}, }
Petrenko, M., Coenen, L., Doubliez, A., Ernst, T. M., Nio, E., Diekmann, N., et al. (2025). Appetitive and aversive classical conditioning: Self-reports and physiological responses. Behavioural Brain Research, 484, 115509. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2025.115509A Taxonomy of Spatial Navigation in Mammals: Insights from Computational ModelingVijayabaskaran, S., Zeng, X., Ghazinouri, B., Wiskott, L., & Cheng, S.Center for Open Science@misc{VijayabaskaranZengGhazinouriEtAl2025, author = {Vijayabaskaran, Sandhiya and Zeng, Xiangshuai and Ghazinouri, Behnam and Wiskott, Laurenz and Cheng, Sen}, title = {A Taxonomy of Spatial Navigation in Mammals: Insights from Computational Modeling}, month = {March}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.31219/osf.io/g9sfd_v1}, }
Vijayabaskaran, S., Zeng, X., Ghazinouri, B., Wiskott, L., & Cheng, S.. (2025, March). A Taxonomy of Spatial Navigation in Mammals: Insights from Computational Modeling. Center for Open Science. http://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/g9sfd_v1What is the nature of cache memory in Parids? A comment on Chettih et al. 2024Smulders, T. V., & Cheng, S.Animal Cognition, 28(1)@article{SmuldersCheng2025, author = {Smulders, Tom V. and Cheng, Sen}, title = {What is the nature of cache memory in Parids? A comment on Chettih et al. 2024}, journal = {Animal Cognition}, volume = {28}, number = {1}, month = {February}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1007/s10071-025-01932-7}, }
Smulders, T. V., & Cheng, S.. (2025). What is the nature of cache memory in Parids? A comment on Chettih et al. 2024. Animal Cognition, 28(1). http://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-025-01932-7The Cost of Behavioral Flexibility: Reversal Learning Driven by a Spiking Neural NetworkGhazinouri, B., & Cheng, S.In O. Brock & Krichmar, J. (Eds.), From Animals to Animats 17 (pp. 39–50) Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland@inproceedings{GhazinouriCheng2025, author = {Ghazinouri, Behnam and Cheng, Sen}, title = {The Cost of Behavioral Flexibility: Reversal Learning Driven by a Spiking Neural Network}, booktitle = {From Animals to Animats 17}, editor = {Brock, Oliver and Krichmar, Jeffrey}, pages = {39–50}, publisher = {Springer Nature Switzerland}, address = {Cham}, year = {2025}, }
Ghazinouri, B., & Cheng, S.. (2025). The Cost of Behavioral Flexibility: Reversal Learning Driven by a Spiking Neural Network. In O. Brock & Krichmar, J. (Eds.), From Animals to Animats 17 (pp. 39–50). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.Global remapping emerges as the mechanism for renewal of context-dependent behavior in a reinforcement learning modelKappel, D., & Cheng, S.Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, 18@article{KappelCheng2025, author = {Kappel, David and Cheng, Sen}, title = {Global remapping emerges as the mechanism for renewal of context-dependent behavior in a reinforcement learning model}, journal = {Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience}, volume = {18}, month = {January}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.3389/fncom.2024.1462110}, }
Kappel, D., & Cheng, S.. (2025). Global remapping emerges as the mechanism for renewal of context-dependent behavior in a reinforcement learning model. Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, 18. http://doi.org/10.3389/fncom.2024.1462110Human cerebellum and ventral tegmental area interact during extinction of learned fearNio, E., Pereira, P. P., Diekmann, N., Petrenko, M., Doubliez, A., Ernst, T. M., et al.@article{NioPereiraDiekmannEtAl2025, author = {Nio, Enzo and Pereira, Patrick Pais and Diekmann, Nicolas and Petrenko, Mykola and Doubliez, Alice and Ernst, Thomas M and Batsikadze, Giorgi and Maderwald, Stefan and Deuschl, Cornelius and Üngör, Metin and Cheng, Sen and Merz, Christian J and Quick, Harald H and Timmann, Dagmar}, title = {Human cerebellum and ventral tegmental area interact during extinction of learned fear}, month = {January}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.7554/elife.105399.1}, }
Nio, E., Pereira, P. P., Diekmann, N., Petrenko, M., Doubliez, A., Ernst, T. M., et al. (2025). Human cerebellum and ventral tegmental area interact during extinction of learned fear. http://doi.org/10.7554/elife.105399.12024
Gain control of sensory input across polysynaptic circuitries in mouse visual cortex by a single G protein-coupled receptor type (5-HT2A)Barzan, R., Bozkurt, B., Nejad, M. M., Süß, S. T., Surdin, T., Böke, H., et al.Nature Communications, 15(1)@article{BarzanBozkurtNejadEtAl2024, author = {Barzan, Ruxandra and Bozkurt, Beyza and Nejad, Mohammadreza M. and Süß, Sandra T. and Surdin, Tatjana and Böke, Hanna and Spoida, Katharina and Azimi, Zohre and Grömmke, Michelle and Eickelbeck, Dennis and Mark, Melanie D. and Rohr, Lennard and Siveke, Ida and Cheng, Sen and Herlitze, Stefan and Jancke, Dirk}, title = {Gain control of sensory input across polysynaptic circuitries in mouse visual cortex by a single G protein-coupled receptor type (5-HT2A)}, journal = {Nature Communications}, volume = {15}, number = {1}, month = {September}, year = {2024}, doi = {10.1038/s41467-024-51861-1}, }
Barzan, R., Bozkurt, B., Nejad, M. M., Süß, S. T., Surdin, T., Böke, H., et al. (2024). Gain control of sensory input across polysynaptic circuitries in mouse visual cortex by a single G protein-coupled receptor type (5-HT2A). Nature Communications, 15(1). http://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-51861-1Distinct mechanisms and functions of episodic memoryCheng, S.Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 379(1913)@article{Cheng2024, author = {Cheng, Sen}, title = {Distinct mechanisms and functions of episodic memory}, journal = {Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences}, volume = {379}, number = {1913}, month = {September}, year = {2024}, doi = {10.1098/rstb.2023.0411}, }
Cheng, S. (2024). Distinct mechanisms and functions of episodic memory. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 379(1913). http://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2023.0411A neural network model for online one-shot storage of pattern sequencesMelchior, J., Altamimi, A., Bayati, M., Cheng, S., & Wiskott, L.PLOS ONE, 19(6), 1–28@article{MelchiorAltamimiBayatiEtAl2024, author = {Melchior, Jan and Altamimi, Aya and Bayati, Mehdi and Cheng, Sen and Wiskott, Laurenz}, title = {A neural network model for online one-shot storage of pattern sequences}, journal = {PLOS ONE}, volume = {19}, number = {6}, pages = {1–28}, month = {June}, year = {2024}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0304076}, }
Melchior, J., Altamimi, A., Bayati, M., Cheng, S., & Wiskott, L.. (2024). A neural network model for online one-shot storage of pattern sequences. PLOS ONE, 19(6), 1–28. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0304076Navigation and the efficiency of spatial coding: insights from closed-loop simulationsGhazinouri, B., Nejad, M. M., & Cheng, S.Brain Structure and Function, 229(3), 577–592@article{GhazinouriNejadCheng2024, author = {Ghazinouri, Behnam and Nejad, Mohammadreza Mohagheghi and Cheng, Sen}, title = {Navigation and the efficiency of spatial coding: insights from closed-loop simulations}, journal = {Brain Structure and Function}, volume = {229}, number = {3}, pages = {577–592}, year = {2024}, }
Ghazinouri, B., Nejad, M. M., & Cheng, S.. (2024). Navigation and the efficiency of spatial coding: insights from closed-loop simulations. Brain Structure and Function, 229(3), 577–592.2023
Working memory performance is tied to stimulus complexityPusch, R., Packheiser, J., Azizi, A. H., Sevincik, C. S., Rose, J., Cheng, S., et al.Communications Biology, 6(1)@article{PuschPackheiserAziziEtAl2023, author = {Pusch, Roland and Packheiser, Julian and Azizi, Amir Hossein and Sevincik, Celil Semih and Rose, Jonas and Cheng, Sen and Stüttgen, Maik C. and Güntürkün, Onur}, title = {Working memory performance is tied to stimulus complexity}, journal = {Communications Biology}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {November}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.1038/s42003-023-05486-7}, }
Pusch, R., Packheiser, J., Azizi, A. H., Sevincik, C. S., Rose, J., Cheng, S., et al. (2023). Working memory performance is tied to stimulus complexity. Communications Biology, 6(1). http://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-05486-7A map of spatial navigation for neuroscienceParra-Barrero, E., Vijayabaskaran, S., Seabrook, E., Wiskott, L., & Cheng, S.Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 152, 105200@article{Parra-BarreroVijayabaskaranSeabrookEtAl2023, author = {Parra-Barrero, Eloy and Vijayabaskaran, Sandhiya and Seabrook, Eddie and Wiskott, Laurenz and Cheng, Sen}, title = {A map of spatial navigation for neuroscience}, journal = {Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews}, volume = {152}, pages = {105200}, month = {September}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105200}, }
Parra-Barrero, E., Vijayabaskaran, S., Seabrook, E., Wiskott, L., & Cheng, S.. (2023). A map of spatial navigation for neuroscience. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 152, 105200. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105200A Multisession SLAM Approach for RatSLAMMenezes, M., Muñoz, M., de Freitas, E. P., Cheng, S., de Almeida Neto, A., Ribeiro, P., & Oliveira, A.Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 108(4)@article{MenezesMuñozde FreitasEtAl2023, author = {Menezes, Matheus and Muñoz, Mauro and de Freitas, Edison Pignaton and Cheng, Sen and de Almeida Neto, Areolino and Ribeiro, Paulo and Oliveira, Alexandre}, title = {A Multisession SLAM Approach for RatSLAM}, journal = {Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems}, volume = {108}, number = {4}, month = {July }, year = {2023}, doi = {10.1007/s10846-023-01816-3}, }
Menezes, M., Muñoz, M., de Freitas, E. P., Cheng, S., de Almeida Neto, A., Ribeiro, P., & Oliveira, A. (2023). A Multisession SLAM Approach for RatSLAM. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 108(4). http://doi.org/10.1007/s10846-023-01816-3Optogenetics reveals paradoxical network stabilizations in hippocampal CA1 and CA3de Jong, L. W., Nejad, M. M., Yoon, E., Cheng, S., & Diba, K.Current Biology, 33(9), 1689–1703.e5@article{de JongNejadYoonEtAl2023, author = {de Jong, Laurel Watkins and Nejad, Mohammadreza Mohagheghi and Yoon, Euisik and Cheng, Sen and Diba, Kamran}, title = {Optogenetics reveals paradoxical network stabilizations in hippocampal CA1 and CA3}, journal = {Current Biology}, volume = {33}, number = {9}, pages = {1689–1703.e5}, month = {May}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.1016/j.cub.2023.03.032}, }
de Jong, L. W., Nejad, M. M., Yoon, E., Cheng, S., & Diba, K. (2023). Optogenetics reveals paradoxical network stabilizations in hippocampal CA1 and CA3. Current Biology, 33(9), 1689–1703.e5. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2023.03.032Learning to predict future locations with internally generated theta sequencesParra-Barrero, E., & Cheng, S.PLOS Computational Biology, 19(5), e1011101@article{Parra-BarreroCheng2023, author = {Parra-Barrero, Eloy and Cheng, Sen}, title = {Learning to predict future locations with internally generated theta sequences}, journal = {PLOS Computational Biology}, volume = {19}, number = {5}, pages = {e1011101}, month = {May}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pcbi.1011101}, }
Parra-Barrero, E., & Cheng, S.. (2023). Learning to predict future locations with internally generated theta sequences. PLOS Computational Biology, 19(5), e1011101. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1011101A model of hippocampal replay driven by experience and environmental structure facilitates spatial learningDiekmann, N., & Cheng, S.eLife, 12, e82301@article{DiekmannCheng2023, author = {Diekmann, Nicolas and Cheng, Sen}, title = {A model of hippocampal replay driven by experience and environmental structure facilitates spatial learning}, journal = {eLife}, volume = {12}, pages = {e82301}, month = {March}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.7554/eLife.82301}, }
Diekmann, N., & Cheng, S.. (2023). A model of hippocampal replay driven by experience and environmental structure facilitates spatial learning. eLife, 12, e82301. http://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.82301CoBeL-RL: A neuroscience-oriented simulation framework for complex behavior and learningDiekmann, N., Vijayabaskaran, S., Zeng, X., Kappel, D., Menezes, M. C., & Cheng, S.Frontiers in Neuroinformatics, 17@article{DiekmannVijayabaskaranZengEtAl2023, author = {Diekmann, Nicolas and Vijayabaskaran, Sandhiya and Zeng, Xiangshuai and Kappel, David and Menezes, Matheus Chaves and Cheng, Sen}, title = {CoBeL-RL: A neuroscience-oriented simulation framework for complex behavior and learning}, journal = {Frontiers in Neuroinformatics}, volume = {17}, month = {March}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.3389/fninf.2023.1134405}, }
Diekmann, N., Vijayabaskaran, S., Zeng, X., Kappel, D., Menezes, M. C., & Cheng, S.. (2023). CoBeL-RL: A neuroscience-oriented simulation framework for complex behavior and learning. Frontiers in Neuroinformatics, 17. http://doi.org/10.3389/fninf.2023.1134405Solidity Meets Surprise: Cerebral and Behavioral Effects of Learning from Episodic Prediction ErrorsSiestrup, S., Jainta, B., Cheng, S., & Schubotz, R. I.Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 35(2), 291–313@article{SiestrupJaintaChengEtAl2023, author = {Siestrup, Sophie and Jainta, Benjamin and Cheng, Sen and Schubotz, Ricarda I.}, title = {Solidity Meets Surprise: Cerebral and Behavioral Effects of Learning from Episodic Prediction Errors}, journal = {Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience}, volume = {35}, number = {2}, pages = {291–313}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.1162/jocn_a_01948}, }
Siestrup, S., Jainta, B., Cheng, S., & Schubotz, R. I. (2023). Solidity Meets Surprise: Cerebral and Behavioral Effects of Learning from Episodic Prediction Errors. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 35(2), 291–313. http://doi.org/10.1162/jocn_a_01948Modeling the function of episodic memory in spatial learningZeng, X., Diekmann, N., Wiskott, L., & Cheng, S.Frontiers in Psychology, 14@article{ZengDiekmannWiskottEtAl2023, author = {Zeng, Xiangshuai and Diekmann, Nicolas and Wiskott, Laurenz and Cheng, Sen}, title = {Modeling the function of episodic memory in spatial learning}, journal = {Frontiers in Psychology}, volume = {14}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1160648}, }
Zeng, X., Diekmann, N., Wiskott, L., & Cheng, S.. (2023). Modeling the function of episodic memory in spatial learning. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.11606482022
xRatSLAM: An Extensible RatSLAM Computational Frameworkde Souza Muñoz, M. E., Menezes, M. C., de Freitas, E. P., Cheng, S., de Almeida Ribeiro, P. R., de Almeida Neto, A., & de Oliveira, A. C. M.Sensors, 22(21), 8305@article{de Souza MuñozMenezesde FreitasEtAl2022, author = {de Souza Muñoz, Mauro Enrique and Menezes, Matheus Chaves and de Freitas, Edison Pignaton and Cheng, Sen and de Almeida Ribeiro, Paulo Rogério and de Almeida Neto, Areolino and de Oliveira, Alexandre César Muniz}, title = {xRatSLAM: An Extensible RatSLAM Computational Framework}, journal = {Sensors}, volume = {22}, number = {21}, pages = {8305}, month = {October}, year = {2022}, doi = {10.3390/s22218305}, }
de Souza Muñoz, M. E., Menezes, M. C., de Freitas, E. P., Cheng, S., de Almeida Ribeiro, P. R., de Almeida Neto, A., & de Oliveira, A. C. M. (2022). xRatSLAM: An Extensible RatSLAM Computational Framework. Sensors, 22(21), 8305. http://doi.org/10.3390/s22218305Navigation task and action space drive the emergence of egocentric and allocentric spatial representationsVijayabaskaran, S., & Cheng, S.PLOS Computational Biology, 18(10), e1010320@article{VijayabaskaranCheng2022, author = {Vijayabaskaran, Sandhiya and Cheng, Sen}, title = {Navigation task and action space drive the emergence of egocentric and allocentric spatial representations}, journal = {PLOS Computational Biology}, volume = {18}, number = {10}, pages = {e1010320}, month = {October}, year = {2022}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pcbi.1010320}, }
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