Karimi, Fariba Dr.
Inst. f. Biomedizinische Technik
Gloriastrasse 37/ 39
8092
Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
- Computational neuroscience
- Digital twin modeling
- Non-invasive brain stimulation and sensing technologies
- Temporal interference stimulation (TIS)
- Advanced data analysis and biosignal processing
- Bridging computational models with experimental neuroscience
- Personalized medicine
Open Student Opportunities
I am always looking for motivated students from diverse backgrounds—such as electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, biophysics, neuroscience, and biomedical fields with an interest in neuroscience—with computational or experimental skills to join our projects. Opportunities include Master’s theses, semester projects, and Bachelor’s theses.
My research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of non-invasive deep brain stimulation, particularly Temporal Interference Stimulation (TIS), by combining experimental and computational neuroscience. This work is essential for developing non-invasive treatments for a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to Parkinson’s disease, Epilepsy, sleep disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Students will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team of experts in computational and experimental neuroscience, with the added advantage of collaborating closely with the IT’IS Foundation, a leader in translational neuroengineering research.
If you're passionate about brain science and translational research, reach out to explore potential projects!
Background
I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology in 2016 and 2019, respectively. Starting from my master’s, I pivoted my research toward computational neuroscience, with a focus on non-invasive brain stimulation, specifically the Temporal Interference Stimulation (TIS) method. In 2020, I moved to Switzerland and joined ETH Zurich and the external page IT’IS Foundation, a non-profit research institute in Zurich, Switzerland, to pursue my PhD. My doctoral research centered on developing computational methods for non-invasive sensing and stimulation, aiming for diagnosis and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
I completed my PhD in 2024 and began my postdoctoral research in 2025, continuing my collaboration with IT’IS Foundation. My current work returns to temporal interference stimulation, which has gained significant traction, even in clinical settings. Despite its promise, its mechanisms remain poorly understood. My research aims to uncover these mechanisms, optimize the method, and minimize side effects.
My long-term vision is to bridge bottom-up and top-down neuroscisce to laverage large-scale brain modeling and personalized stimulation strategies for using TIS as a safe and effective non-invasive treatment for a wide range of disorders—paving the way for personalized medicine in neuroscience.
Publications
You can explore my publications on my external page Google Scholar profile.
Let's Connect
I am always eager to connect with students, researchers, and innovators in related fields. Feel free to reach out for collaborations, student projects, or simply to discuss the future of neuroscience research.
