Seb Hausmann

Languages

  • French Native
  • German Native
  • English Fluent
  • Japanese Basics

Seb Hausmann, PhD

Data-driven Neuroscientist and Neuroengineer

Welcome to my portfolio! I'm an Engineer from EPFL. Passionate about the brain, I am using advanced neuroengineering techniques. Currently, I just finished my PhD in Mackenzie Mathis' Laboratory of Adaptive Intelligence at EPFL, where I developed cutting-edge VR setups for mice and study the neural mechanisms underlying visuomotor adaptation.

🔬 My work involves:
- 🧑‍💻 Programming: Python, C#, SQL, MATLAB, C++
- 🧠 Neuroscience research: Optogenetics, neural circuits, behavioral analysis
- 🎮 Virtual Reality development for biomedical applications
- 📊 Advanced data analysis and machine learning

Education

  • PhD in Neuroscience, Adaptive intelligence - EPFL, Switzerland (2025)
  • MSc in Neuroscience & Neuroengineering - EPFL, Switzerland (2019)
  • BSc in Life Sciences - EPFL, Switzerland (2017)

Technical Skills

Programming & Development

Python
NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn
C# / C++
Unity, Arduino
SQL
DataJoint
Web Dev
JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS

Data Science & Research

Data Analysis
Statistical Analysis, ML, Passionate about emerging AI tools!
Lab Techniques
Stereotaxic Surgeries, Microscopy (Confocal), Histology (IHC)
Optogenetics
Crafting fibers, Neural Circuit Manipulation
Behavioral Analysis
Pose Estimation (DeepLabCut)

Design & Leadership

3D & UI Design
Blender, Figma, Adobe
VR Development
Unity3D, Behavioral VR
Mentorship
Student Supervision
Project Mgmt
Research Leadership

Projects

VR Mouse Behavior Platform

VR Mouse Behavior Platform

Unity3D C# VR Neuroscience

As part of my PhD, I spearheaded the development of a virtual reality system for studying adaptive visuomotor behavior in mice using Unity3D game engine. Features markerless behavioral tracking using DeepLabCut and integration with optogenetics and neural recording systems such as neuropixels 2.0 or a mesoscope.

Digital Biomarkers Data Analysis Pipeline

Digital Biomarkers Data Analysis Pipeline

Python SQL Data Analysis Machine Learning

As part of my PhD, I developed a python-based (DataJoint: Python wrapper for SQL) pipeline for processing and analyzing large-scale behavioral and neural data. Automatation of experimental data processing and facilitating the supervision of individual experimental sessions on a daily basis, using advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques.

Optogenetics Control System

Optogenetics Control System

Arduino C++ Optogenetics Hardware

Arduino-based system for precise control of optogenetic stimulation during behavioral experiments. Features programmable stimulation patterns.

Allen Brain Atlas Connectivity Map

Allen Brain Atlas Connectivity Map

Python PyQt Neuroscience Data Visualization

As a side project, I developed a simple GUI based on PyQt to explore connectivity map based on various projection signals. Features responsive design, animations, and integration with Allen Brain Atlas' API allensdk.

Virtual Reality surrogate system for Argus® II Patients

Virtual Reality surrogate system for Argus® II Patients

Unity3D C# VR Medical Devices

As part of a software engineer research internship at Second Sight Medical Product, I worked on a virtual reality system for Argus II patients to help them navigate in a virtual environment. Enhancing their rehabilitation procedure. The system was developed using Unity and C#, bypassing their camera Unit. I also developed a VR simulation of what a patient sees using the Argus II system.

Is effort related to social dominance?

Is effort related to social dominance?

Neuroscience Behavior Research Data Analysis

As part of my Master's thesis, I investigated the relationship between effort and social dominance in hierarchical groups of mice. This work was part of a larger project on the neural mechanisms of social dominance (specifically, the connections from mPFC to LH) and was conducted in laboratory of Prof. Kay M. Tye at the Salk Institute in San Diego.

Does subjective feeling of re-experiencing past events relate to memory performance?

Does subjective feeling of re-experiencing past events relate to memory performance?

VR Neuroscience Memory Research

At the Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience (LNCO) in Prof. Olaf Blanke's lab, together with Dr. Brechet, I investigated the relationship between the subjective feeling of re-experiencing past events and memory performance. In this project we worked with healthy human subjects and used virtual reality to manipulate the feeling of re-experiencing past events.

Publications

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Blog

iSoundPort

Building iSoundPort: My Journey Creating a Full-Stack Music Playlist Converter

How I built a web application that seamlessly converts iTunes playlists to Spotify using Flask, Firebase, and the Spotify API, with Stripe integration for payments.

WizPDF

Developing WizPDF: My First Mobile App for iOS and Android

The process of creating my first mobile application — a comprehensive PDF management tool for merging, modifying, and summarizing PDFs on both iOS and Android platforms.

Motor System ML

Measuring and modeling the motor system with machine learning

A comprehensive review we wrote, exploring novel machine learning methods for understanding the motor system. Drawing parallels with artificial neural networks.

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