About Me
Hello, I’m Alex
I’m an undergraduate MEng (Hons) in Medical Engineering student at Cardiff University, with a background in neuroscience, interested in neuromorphic engineering, computational and theoretical neuroscience, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the brain and engineering.
⚡ Featured Computational Models
Hodgkin-Huxley Model
Biophysically grounded 4-ODE simulation of giant squid axon action potentials, ion channel kinetics (Na⁺, K⁺), and refractory dynamics.
Izhikevich Neuron Model
Computationally efficient 2D dynamical system reproducing rich biological cortical firing patterns (regular spiking, bursting, chattering).
Leaky Integrate-and-Fire
Subthreshold RC circuit membrane potential integration with deterministic threshold-reset mechanics, bridging biology and neuromorphic computing.
🧠 Research Interests
- Neuromorphic Engineering - How we can apply principles of neuroscience to engineering to create more efficient and effective computational systems.
- Computational Neuroscience - How sensory information is processed and represented in the brain, how it influences decision making and behaviour, and how this can be modelled computationally.
- Theoretical Neuroscience - The theoretical underpinnings of neural computation, and how this can be used to understand brain function.
- Interdisciplinary Approaches - How neuroscience can be combined with other fields, such as computer science, physics, and mathematics, to understand the brain.
🎓 Education
- MEng (Hons) in Medical Engineering - Cardiff University (2026 - Present)
- Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education in Neuroscience - Cardiff University (2024 - 2026)
- Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education in Neuroscience - Keele University (2023 - 2024)
- A-Levels - Mathematics (B), Physics (C), Level 3 Food Science & Nutrition (Merit), Welsh Baccalaureate (A)
- GCSEs - 11 GCSEs at grades A*-B (Including Separate Sciences, Maths, and English)
🛠️ Technical Skills
- Programming Languages - Python, R, Julia
- Software - Git, GitHub, RStudio, VS Code, Google Antigravity, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Google Gemini
- Tools - Windows, macOS
🏆 Awards and Scholarships
- Cardiff University BIOSI Most Inspirational Student Award - Cardiff University (2025)
- Student Academic Representative Of The Year (College of Biomedical and Life Sciences) - Cardiff University (2026)
Experience and Activities
- Neuroscience Student Academic Representative - Cardiff University (2024 - 2026)
- Neuroscience Student Academic Representative (Degree lead) - Cardiff University (2025 - 2026)
- Campaigner for Undergraduate Neuroscience Degree Access in Wales - Cardiff University (2024 - 2026)
- British Neuroscience Association Member - British Neuroscience Association (2025 - Present)
- National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition Regional Representative - NUNC (2025 - 2026)
- Cardiff University Student Ambassador and Guide - Cardiff University (2025 - 2026)
- Cardiff University Ornithological Society Member - Cardiff University (2025 - Present)
- Cardiff University Maths Society Member - Cardiff University (2025 - Present)
- Cardiff University Music Society Member - Cardiff University (2025 - Present)
- Cardiff University Photography Society Member - Cardiff University (2025 - 2026)
- Cardiff University TechSoc Member - Cardiff University (2024 - 2025)
- Cardiff University Neuroscience Society Member - Cardiff University (2024 - 2025)
💬 Languages
- English - Native
- Welsh - Intermediate
- French - Intermediate
- Japanese - Beginner
- Mandarin Chinese - Beginner
- Russian - Beginner
🤝 Let's Connect
Interested in collaborating on neuromorphic engineering, computational neuroscience, or biomedical systems? Feel free to reach out directly: