Summary
Shayok Dutta is a founder and neuroscientifically-minded engineer with 11 years of experience blending electrical and computer engineering with translational neuropsych research. As Co-Director of NeuralAscension and a current postdoctoral fellow at the University of Colorado Anschutz, he translates advanced signal-processing and ML techniques into tools for understanding brain function. He holds an MS and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice and a BS in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M, bringing strong formal training in systems, hardware-aware algorithms, and neural data analysis. Shayok’s work sits at the intersection of academia and startup innovation, shipping research-forward solutions while building a mission-driven venture. Off the bench, he balances rigorous science with modest humility—his GitHub notes he’s “a humble servant to two big bunnies,” hinting at a collaborative, down-to-earth leadership style.
11 years of coding experience
Transferred, Mechanical Engineering, Transferred, Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering (Electrical Engineering Track), Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering (Electrical Engineering Track), Cum Laude at Texas A&M University