Benny Weng

I am a PhD student in the Department of Applied Physics, advised by Prof. Mark Schnitzer. I am interested in understanding the dynamics of large neural ensembles and how they shape the brain's computational prowess. Using a combination of optical and data analytic techniques, I am developing novel volumetric, two-photon imaging capabilities for tracking neural activity across the cortical column, a fundamental architectural unit of brain circuitry. Before coming to Stanford, I earned a B.A. from Williams College in both physics and philosophy.