👨‍🎓 Jitender Kumar, PhD

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Computational & Theoretical Neuroscientist Spiny Projection Neurons Parkinson’s Disease Models

📌 Academic Timeline

🎓 Education

PhD in Computational Neuroscience – Nonlinear dynamics of striatal projection neurons.

MSc in Physics – Biophysics and dynamical systems foundations.

🔬 Research

Modeling dSPNs and iSPNs, ion channel dynamics, dopamine modulation, and synaptic plasticity.

Focus on Parkinson’s disease models and therapeutic interventions (Levodopa, Amantadine, DBS).

📄 Publications

  • Nonlinear membrane capacitance and spike train patterns.
  • Axonal ion channel cooperativity and action potential dynamics.

🚀 Career Goals

Advance computational neuroscience research bridging theory, modeling, and brain-inspired AI. Mentor students and contribute to international collaborations.

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