Goran Ivančić
Exploring human cognition through computational neuroscience. Playing CTFs and learning operating systems on the side.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
Zagreb, Croatia
Research focus: Computational mechanisms in neural networks and cybersecurity
Bachelor of Applied Psychology
DOBA Faculty
Maribor, Slovenia
Research focus: Spatial cognition and local neural dynamics
Current Research & Projects
Open-Source Low-Cost EEG System
Development of an accessible EEG system using 3D-printed parts and custom AD converters with signal processing and visualization using Python libraries like MNE-Python.
FPGA as an External Linux Computer
Adaptation of the ULX3S FPGA board to run a lightweight Linux OS via soft-core processor with integration of external devices such as ESP32 and 7-segment displays.
Neural Computer Architecture
Implementation of basic cognitive mechanisms in a technically feasible system with focus on usability, inspired by biological networks including synaptic plasticity and content-addressable memory.
Impact of Dendritic Structures on Neural Processing
Analysis of dendritic morphology to understand complex cognitive functions at the single-neuron level
Spatial Cognition and Information Transfer
Analysis of population-level neural activity in spatial representation context, exploring possibilities of direct information transfer via simultaneous recording and stimulation.
Publications & Awards
Publications & Conferences
Moore Machine Architecture on Multi-layer Hopfield Networks
A different perspective of sequential memory in humans
Biological Neural Machines
Creating a Computer on Biologically Restrained Neural Networks
Awards & Recognition
Fifth Place - Cybersecurity Competition
Conference challenge
Fourth Place - Hackultet
National Cybersecurity Competition
Top 5% High School Graduate
Mathematics and Physics, Croatia
First Prize - Informatics
First Lego League - Judges' Award