Research Interest
I am interested in neuro-engineering and neuroscience, specifically in enabling the extension of optogenetic techniques to the peripheral nervous system. My current research involves the use of viral vectors to deliver photo-sensitive opsins to peripheral nerves, with the broader goal of enabling muscle-specific optical control. My previous work involved the development of electrophysiological techniques to characterize spinal cord injury.
Degrees
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 2010.
Honors and Awards
Stanford Graduate Fellowship, 2010-2012
Richard J. Johns Award for Academic Excellence in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, 2010
Provost Undergraduate Research Award at Johns Hopkins University, 2009
Representative Publications
Madhok J, Iyer S, Thakor NV, Maybhate A. Characterization of neurologic injury using novel morphological analysis of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2010: 1 2798-801
Iyer S, Maybhate A, Presacco A, All AH. Multi-limb acquisition of motor evoked potentials and its application in spinal cord injury. J Neurosci Methods. 2010; 193 (2): 210-6
Agrawal G, Iyer S, All AH. A comparative study of recording procedures for motor evoked potential signals. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009: 2009 2086-9
Hobbies
I listen to chamber music, read too much, write too little, play table tennis and sometimes squash.