Dr. Hongwei Tan
Hongwei Tan received his Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Nankai University in 2011 and his Ph.D. Degree in Material Physics and Chemistry from the University of Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) in 2016. His thesis was on designing and implementing novel neuromorphic photomemristor. Following his PhD, he joined the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst in the U.S. as a Postdoctoral Researcher working on the design and fabrication of optogenetic devices for neurointerface. Then he joined the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University in Finland as a Postdoctoral Researcher in 2017 and a Research Fellow in 2022 working on neuromorphic devices for intelligence sensing. In November 2024, Hongwei Tan joined the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPIP) in Mainz as a Group Leader at the Department of Molecular Electronics.
Research Interests
Neuromorphic Biointerface represents a cutting-edge convergence of neuromorphic electronics and neuroscience, aiming to mimic the brain's computational capabilities while seamlessly interacting with biological systems. Neuromorphic devices leverage brain-inspired architectures, such as spiking neural networks, to enable energy-efficient information processing and adaptive learning. When integrated with biological systems via a biointerface, these devices hold immense potential for applications like intuitive brain-machine interfaces, prosthetics, and advanced diagnostics. This interdisciplinary field bridges neuroscience, materials science, and engineering, opening avenues for innovative therapies and cognitive technologies. Our research interest focuses on the design and implementation of neuromorphic electronic devices and systems that can communicate with biological systems. We are exploring various materials, devices, circuits, networks, algorithms, and systems to achieve this ambition.