Jun HUANG

PhD in Neuroscience (EPFL) | MSc in Computer Science (Georgia Tech)

I am a scientist at the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. I hold a PhD from EPFL, where my thesis explored dopamine dynamics in reward-based learning, and I am furthering my AI expertise with graduate training in Computer Science at Georgia Tech.

In my free time I enjoy hiking in the Alps, skiing, and photography.

News

2023-12-13: Jun's website is up and running 🤩

Research Experience

Studying the Neural Mechanisms Underlying Chronic Pain

Neuronal Plasticity Group, University of Bern | Dec 2022 - Present

Studied the neural mechanisms of chronic pain and its relief, using miniscope, fiber photometry, patch clamp and other techniques, with a focus on the ACC-PAG circuitry.

Investigating the Neural Mechanisms in Reward-Based Learning

Laboratory of Behavioral Genetics, EPFL | June 2018 - Dec 2022

Investigated the neural mechanisms underlying the individual differences in reward-based learning tasks, focusing on dopamine dynamics.

Understanding the Late-Associativity in Auditory-Amygdala Circuits

CAS Key Laboratory of Brain Function & Diseases, USTC | Sept 2015 - Dec 2017

Investigated the temporal requirements for fear conditioning association.

Developing a Psycho-Physiology Recording Platform for Rodents

Cell Electrophysiology Laboratory, Wannan Medical College | Nov 2010 - June 2013

Established a platform for synchronized recording of central neural activities and peripheral functions.

Selected Publications

Dopamine dynamics in nucleus accumbens across reward-based learning of goal-directed whisker-to-lick sensorimotor transformations in mice
Huang, J., Crochet, S., Sandi, C., and Petersen, C., 2024. Heliyon, Volume 10, Issue 18, e37831.

High frequency optogenetic activation of inputs to the lateral amygdala forms distant association with foot-shock
Li, F., Jia, C.H., Huang, J., Bi, G.Q., and Lau, P.M., 2020. Molecular Brain. 13(1), pp.1-4.

Single morphine exposure distinctively enhances morphine-sensitivity of amygdala and nucleus accumbens in rats
Cheng, X.C., Zhang, S., Huang, J., Wang, W.W., Liu, W., and Wang, M.Y., 2015. Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2015(09) Page:998-1003.

Simultaneous recordings of electrical activities from dual brain nuclei and multiple physiological functions in adult rats
Liu, W., Wang, W.W., Huang, J., and Wang, M.Y., 2013. Acta Academiae Medicinae Wannan. 32(5), pp.423-429.

CS Projects

Sound Alert App

A mobile application for sound classification and alerting. Yamnet is deployed on Android device to classify sound and alert user when a specific sound is detected. Built with Android Studio, Tensorflow, Java, and Python.

Ghost Escape

A 3D Haunted Mansion video game built with Unity and C#. Players navigate trapped rooms and solve puzzles to unlock doors and escape from ghosts.