Zhi-De Deng, PhD
Engineer | Physicist | Brain Stimulation Researcher
Full-Time Awesome Person
Contact meDr. Deng is Director of the Computational Neurostimulation Research Program within the Noninvasive Neuromodulation Unit at the National Institute of Mental Health. He earned the SB degree in physics, SB and MEng in electrical engineering and computer science, with a minor in economics, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He completed PhD and MPhil in electrical engineering, with a graduate concentration in neuroscience, at Columbia University. He completed postdoctoral training at Duke University, followed by a research fellowship at NIMH.
Dr. Deng's research focuses on three principal areas: 1) understanding the physics and biophysics of neurostimulation, 2) optimizing therapeutic dosing and individualization, and 3) advancing noninvasive brain stimulation technology development via model-informed design. His pivotal work in electric field modeling for transcranial magnetic stimulation is widely cited and provided evidence that informed regulatory clearance of TMS therapeutic systems. Beyond his research program, Dr. Deng is an ardent proponent of multidisciplinary collaboration, actively engaging with international research institutions to advance the frontiers of neuromodulation research. He has received career development award from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and NARSAD Young Investigator Award, which supported his pioneering efforts in developing next-generation seizure therapy. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a Full Member of the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society. His vision is to transform psychiatry through engineering innovation.
When not working at one of his three jobs, he performs magic, and plays with his pets, who have their own Instagram page. Follow for updates. Or, you can do something productive with your life... but that's not recommended.
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2024
Zhi presented at the IEEE Brain Discovery & Neurotechnology Workshop, University of Illinois, on A model-driven approach to personalized neuromodulation treatment.
2024
Zhi presented at the NIMH Placebo Workshop on Translational Research Domains and Key Questions, on Challenges and strategies in implementing effective sham stimulation for noninvasive brain stimulation trials.
2024
Zhi presented at International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine annual meeting, panel on MRI of neuromodulation using TMS and FUS.
2023
Zhi presented at Brain and Human Body Modeling Conference, on Effects of low intensity magnetic stimulation.
2024
Zhi presented at the International Symposium on Novel Neuromodulation Techniques for Neurocognitive Disorders, on Model driven brain stimulation treatments.
2024
Zhi presented at Organization for Human Brain Mapping annual meeting, on Characterizing hippocampal activation with magnetoencephalography using the mnemonic similarity task.
2023
Zhi presented at ARI Grand Rounds in Mental Health and Aging Research, on Neurostimulation revolution: Advancing treatment optimization and technology innovation.
2023
Zhi presented at the 45th Annual Internation Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, panel on Computational analysis of non-invasive neuromodulation constructs: Brain and spine.
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zzzdeng@alum.mit.edu