Niels Birbaumer

Niels Birbaumer is a German neuroscientist known for his research on brain-computer interfaces and neuroplasticity. His work focuses on understanding how the brain communicates and adapts, especially in people with severe disabilities. By studying signals from the brain, he develops technologies that can help individuals control devices or communicate without movement, such as using brain activity to operate computers. His research has advanced our knowledge of brain function and potential rehabilitation methods, although some of his work has also been subject to ethical debates.