Horiuchi, Timothy
The Institute for Systems Research
Maryland Robotics Center
Brain and Behavior Institute
Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices
Dr. Horiuchi joined the University of Maryland faculty as an Assistant Professor in 1999 as a part of the microelectronics group in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. He is a co-director of the Computational Sensorimotor Systems Laboratory and is a member of the Neurosciences and Cognitive Sciences Program at the University of Maryland. Dr. Horiuchi is one of the directors of the annual Telluride Neuromorphic Engineering Workshop and is involved in the growth of this international research community. He is also a member of the IEEE.
Dr. Horiuchi has had diverse experience in industrial research, having served with many companies (Hughes Aircraft, Boeing, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Tanner Research) during his educational period.
Dr. Horiuchi's general research interests are in computational neuroscience and the implementation of neural circuit architectures in VLSI-based processors. The applications of interest center around the coordination of complex sensory processing and control of motor systems. He has been involved in the development of analog VLSI chips that perform auditory and visual localization, implement non-volatile, on-chip analog memories, and control small mobile robotics. He is also involved in efforts to improve the tools and techniques used in neurophysiology. His current focus is the understanding of the bat echolocation system.
Honors and awards
Elevate Fellow, University of Maryland, 2019
ISR Outstanding Systems Engineering Faculty Award, University of Maryland, 2004
NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for "Adaptive Neuromorphic VLSI for Improving Accuracy and Precision: Modeling Attention for Bat Echolocation," 2004
Bat echolocation; computational neuroscience; learning systems; neuromorphic VLSI design; constrained optimization circuits; mobile robotics; neural recording and spike-sorting techniques and tools
Horiuchi is PI for NSF 'ExLENT' experiential learning project
UMD's 'DREEM' project addresses the need for a domestic microelectronics industry workforce, and partners with two community colleges.Fischell Institute Spotlight: Nathan Renegar
Nathan Renegar is a second-year Ph.D. electrical and computer engineering student. He also graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Maryland.Acoustic waveguide developed using cascaded acoustic Luneburg lenses
The invention could be used as an on-chip waveguide as part of an acoustic circuit for acoustic communications.Congratulations to our December 2021 ISR graduates!
ISR advisors graduated 22 Ph.D., 2 M.S., and 4 M.S.S.E. new alumni in December!Zhao, Yu, Horiuchi propose gradient index acoustic metamaterial Luneburg lens
The researchers achieve double-foci and high energy density, realizing an ultra-long acoustic jet between the two foci.Exploring the 'rules of life' of natural neuronal networks could lead to faster, more efficient computers
Nearly $3 million in NSF funding will enhance understanding of how the parts of a single neuron contribute to neuronal networks' overall learning and computation abilities.New website showcases work of Clark School’s microelectronics researchers
The site offers a first-hand look into Maryland’s capabilities, research and education opportunities in this important field.Congratulations, May 2021 ISR graduates!
Institute for Systems Research faculty advised PhD, MS, BS and 12 MSSE students who graduated in May 2021.‘Smellicopter’ drone uses live moth antenna to seek smells, avoid obstacles
Timothy Horiuchi is a co-author on the research published in IOP Bioinspiration & Biomimetics.Professor Horiuchi named an Elevate Fellow
As a Fellow, he will participate in a year-long program to redesign ENEE 303 (Analog and Digital Electronics).Wen, Horiuchi are runners up for BioCAS 2018 Best Paper Award
Power-law compression can expand the dynamic range of a neuromorphic echolocation system.Maryland Robotics Center launches a new postdoctoral fellowship program
The program will foster multidisciplinary collaborations among Maryland Robotics Center faculty.Lu, Gollob win ISR annual awards
ISR's outstanding graduate student and undergraduate student awards were given at the Institute's welcome back reception.Five recipients of ISR Graduate Student Travel Award announced
Eight graduate students have received funding through the award since 2017.Bioinspired robotics REU students present final projects
The REU was led by Hugh Bruck and Sarah Bergbreiter, along with Clark School faculty and graduate student mentors.Director’s Message: Robust Counter UAS is Integral to Successful Airspace Integration
For the UAS Test Site this means supporting and catalyzing progress in three key areas.ISR faculty leading bio-inspired robotics and transportation electrification REUs
NSF's REU program provides undergraduate students with hands-on exposure to scientific research.ECE Professors Abshire, Goldsman, and Newcomb Participate in ISCAS 2017
This year's event focused on the connection from Dreams to Innovation, with the aim of cultivating creative research-driven Ideas in Circuits and Systems as they transition to Innovations and fuel economic development.Shamma, Horiuchi co-PIs on NSF cortical architectures grant
Research will design systems that perceive and act in cluttered and noisy scenes.New AFOSR NIFTI Center features eight Clark School faculty
Center will create bio-inspired solutions for small, remotely operated aircraft.Jonathan Simon promoted to full professor
Simon's research focuses on neural processing in the brain's auditory system.MERIT-BIEN and TREND Fair Showcases Undergraduate Research
More than 20 undergraduate students participate in research projects sponsored by ECE and IREAP.ECE Names 2011-2012 Distinguished Dissertation Fellows
Ekrem, Ropp, Shroff, and Tyagi recognized for research excellence in their dissertations.Telluride newspaper writes about Neuromorphic Cognition Engineering Workshop
ISR faculty, staff, students key to the workshop's planning and organization.ISR's busy November: NSF site visit, 25th anniversary dinner, SAC meeting
The Institute for Systems Research held three major events from Nov. 17–19.Moss, Horiuchi receive $1.5 million NSF grant for complex settings research
Research will explore processes that support spatial perception and navigation in the echolocating bat.Horiuchi, Baras, Humbert participating in Department of Defense MURI projects
Projects focus on autonomous unmanned aircraft vehicle systems.ISR awards ceremony honors faculty, graduate student, staff member
Five individuals honored for outstanding contributions in 2008–2009.Horiuchi, Humbert Developing Bio-Inspired Navigation for Micro Air Vehicles
PANOPTIS system uses both echolocation and optic flow sensors.Student Wins First Prize in Professional Writing Program Contest
Imran Shamim, a 2007 B.S.E.E. graduate, placed first in the Technical Report category.P.S. Krishnaprasad gives Bode Lecture
Winner of 2007 Bode Prize spoke at 46th IEEE CDC Conference.ISR faculty host CRCNS Principal Investigators' Meeting
Event at University of Maryland draws 130 participants.Wired magazine discovers Horiuchi research
Micro-air vehicle projects profiled in "Danger Room" national security blog.Krishnaprasad delivers Munich Mathematical Colloquium lecture
Control expert speaks on "Geometric Control, Cohesion and Pursuit."Happy Halloween! Radio discovers Horiuchi's work with bats, micromachines
Interview focuses on transferring bat capabilities to sensorsUndergrads Goldman and Chen Selected as NCMR Scholars
DIA program encourages future scientists to consider technical careers in intelligence.Horiuchi, Shamma labs cited by IEEE Spectrum magazine
The flagship publication for electrical engineers names them on "leading labs" listBats use 'guided missile' strategy
A new study from four ISR researchers shows bats use a guided missile strategy to catch their prey.Abshire, Horiuchi advise MERIT Fair winners
Students' topic: biometrics and robot controlHoriuchi featured in Scientific American
Article highlights his research into sonar chips modeled on bat echolocationGhodssi, Horiuchi earn tenure
Both are named associate professors by University of Maryland President C.D. Mote, Jr.Moss is PI for "Innovative Technologies Inspired by Biosonar"
Research will study transformation of sensory information to motor commands for adaptive behaviors.Horiuchi's student team wins RITE competition at MERIT Fair
August 2004—University of Maryland/Columbia University researched 'Multi-Echo Integration for Sonar-Based Vehicle Navigation.'Horiuchi, Ghose, Coriale receive ISR awards
May 2004—Annual awards ceremony honors faculty, students, staff.NSF CAREER awards honor ISR faculty
Shapiro, Horiuchi, and Balara receive awardsHoriuchi, Krishnaprasad receive $286,000 AFOSR grant
Research to focus on "Neuromorphic VSLI-Based Bat Echolocation for Micro-Aerial Vehicle Guidance"Moss and Horiuchi receive five-year, $1.6 million grant
NIH's grant was awarded for their work in "Dynamic Sensorimotor Control for Spatial Orientation"Moss, Horiuchi win $1.6 million NIH grant
Research to study the integration of auditory information with motor programs for spatially-guided behavior in mammals.Moss, Horiuchi lead Neuroscience Symposium
Symposium part of Bioscience Research and Technology Review Day.Shamma, Horiuchi, Baras, Krishnaprasad, Moss awarded acoustic sensors contract
Team will develop intelligent and noise-robust interfaces for MEMS acoustic sensors for DARPA- NSF ExLENT: Democratizing Research and Experiential Education for Microelectronics (DREEM)
- NSF Emerging Frontiers of Learning: Learning the Rules of Neuronal Learning
- AFOSR: Air Force Center of Excellence on Nature-Inspired Flight Technologies and Ideas (NIFTI)
- Adaptive perceptual-motor feedback for the analysis of complex scenes
- Echoes to action: The bat superior colliculus
- Exploring auditory processing and applications
- Path planning using spike propagation
- Echolocating bats use different pursuit strategies in different contexts
- Neural Systems Laboratory
- Neuromorphic VLSI & Bat Echolocation
- Binaural Intensity Comparison in the Echolocating Bat Using Synaptic Conductance
- A Neuromorphic Head Direction Cell System
- Estimation of Elevation and Azimuth in a Neuromorphic VLSI Bat Echolocation System
- Binaural Spectral Cues for Ultrasonic Localization
- Modeling the Head-Direction Cell System: A Neuromorphic VLSI Implementation
- A Low-Power Acoustic Periodicity Detector Chip for Voice and Engine Detection
- Neuromorphic VLSI-Based Bat Echolocation Using Interaural Level Differences