Dr. Lu Zhang | Computational Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Lu Zhang is a researcher in medical artificial intelligence with a strong focus on brain aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain-inspired AI. His work integrates advanced machine learning, multimodal neuroimaging, and network neuroscience to develop imaging-based, network-level biomarkers for brain aging and dementia. A central theme of his research is uncovering fundamental principles governing brain structure–function relationships through AI-driven modeling and large-scale data analysis. He also contributes to the development of brain foundation models and healthcare foundation models that aim to improve generalizability, robustness, and clinical translation of AI systems in neuroscience and medicine. His research has been widely recognized in the international community, earning prestigious awards from MICCAI, SfN, and other leading organizations. With 43 peer-reviewed publications, over 560 citations, and an h-index of 12, his scholarly output demonstrates sustained impact across medical imaging, computational neuroscience, and AI for brain health.