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Horiuchi, Timothy

Horiuchi, Timothy

Associate Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Institute for Systems Research
Maryland Robotics Center
Brain and Behavior Institute
Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices
2231 A.V. Williams Bldg.

Dr. Horiuchi earned both his B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1989 and his Ph.D. with Prof. Christof Koch in Computation and Neural Systems in 1997 at the California Institute of Technology.  His Ph.D. work focused on the design of analog VLSI circuits that mimic the neural circuits underlying saccadic eye movements in the primate. This work included the design of visual processing chips, auditory localization chips, non-volatile floating-gate learning, motor control, and attentional processing.  He went on to do his postdoctoral work with Prof. Ernst Niebur in the Zanvyl Krieger Mind/Brain Institute at the Johns Hopkins University.

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 sensors

Undergrads 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" list

Bats 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 control

Horiuchi featured in Scientific American

Article highlights his research into sonar chips modeled on bat echolocation

Ghodssi, 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 awards

Horiuchi, 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