Miguel Nicolelis
Miguel Nicolelis | |
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| Born | Miguel Ângelo Laporta Nicolelis March 7, 1961 (age 64) |
| Alma mater | University of São Paulo Drexel University College of Medicine |
| Known for | Brain–computer interface |
| Children | 1 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neuroscience |
| Institutions | Duke University, International Institute for Neuroscience of Natal |
| Doctoral advisor | César Timo-Iaria |
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Miguel Ângelo Laporta Nicolelis (Portuguese pronunciation: [miˈɡɛw ˈɐ̃ʒelu lɐˈpɔɾtɐ nikoˈlɛlis], born March 7, 1961), is a Brazilian scientist, physician and Duke School of Medicine Professor in Neuroscience at Duke University, best known for his pioneering work surrounding brain-computer interface (also known as "brain-machine interface") technology.