Smith Gupta — Product Engineer

I am a computational neuroscientist with expertise in the neural circuit architecture underlying odor processing and behavior in Drosophila. Currently, I am focused on solving the puzzle of how Drosophila differentiate between attractive and aversive odorants and display stereotyped behaviors, with a particular focus on the role of the neuromodulator Dopamine. One of my notable achievements is the design and implementation of a first-of-its-kind, virtual reality closed-loop setup that allows me to record calcium signals from neurons of interest in real-time using a two-photon microscope while simultaneously immersing the Drosophila in an olfactory-rich virtual environment and monitoring their behavior. This cutting-edge approach has provided unprecedented insights into the neural dynamics underlying odor processing and behavior in Drosophila. Prior to my work in computational neuroscience, I worked as a software engineer at Qualcomm Inc, where I designed algorithms for audio processing on Snapdragon chipsets. This experience has given me a strong foundation in software development and signal processing, which I have seamlessly integrated into my current research in computational neuroscience. I have a knack for finding innovative and effective solutions to challenging problems. At Qualcomm, I won the Design Innovation Challenge for developing a MAC address randomization protocol which got integrated in Android operating system. I am passionate about creating state of the art neural architectures, and I am committed to leveraging my interdisciplinary skills in computational neuroscience and electrical engineering to make meaningful contributions to the field.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Neuroscience and Software Development expert with a focus on computational models and signal processing.

Location: Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

Experience: 10 yrs 6 mos