AP-CCN26

2026 Asia-Pacific Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience Conference (AP-CCN26)

July 27-28, 2026
Singapore

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About AP-CCN26

Computational neuroscience has advanced rapidly in recent years owing to the availability of the sheer amount of neural recordings and connectomic data. It is the perfect time for developing a collaborative forum that promotes research in computational neuroscience in the Asia-Pacific area. After a thorough discussion among several researchers from different Asian countries, we (the organization committee) decided to host the Asia-Pacific Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience (AP-CCN) conference. The mission of the AP-CCN Conference is to promote computational neuroscience, and to facilitate interactions and collaborations between theoreticians and experimentalists.

Venue

MD6 LT35, National University of Singapore

14 Medical Dr, Singapore 117599

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Speakers

AP-CCN 2026 brings together leading researchers, invited speakers, and emerging scholars to share recent advances in computational and cognitive neuroscience.

Keynote Speakers

Benjamin Becker
Benjamin Becker

Professor

The University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong SAR

Topic: Innovative Strategies to Decode and Regulate Affective Experiences in Humans

Yu FU
Yu FU

Senior Principal Investigator

A*STAR,
Singapore

Topic: The role of Gut-brain Communication in Feeding Regulation

Bao-Liang Lu
Bao-Liang Lu

Professor

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Topic: Affective Brain-Computer Interfaces: Characteristics, Algorithms and Application

Xiao-Jing Wang
Xiao-Jing Wang

Professor

New York University,
USA

Topic: Functional Specialization Versus Distributed Cognition in a Large-scale Neocortex

Invited Speakers

Jin Hoon Kim
Tatsuya Haga

Tenure-track Researcher

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan

Topic: Modeling Spatial and Conceptual Representation Learning in Hippocampus

Jin Hoon Kim
Jin Hoon Kim

Assistant Professor

Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Korea

Topic: Biological Neural Network-inspired Memristive Nanomaterial Networks for Neuromorphic Edge Computation

Tomoki Kurikawa
Tomoki Kurikawa

Associate Professor

Future University Hakodate, Japan

Topic: Spontaneous Neural Activity: Its Functional Roles in Response and Learning

Songting Li
Songting Li

Professor

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Topic: From Biological Dendritic Computation to Artificial Neural Networks

Camilo Libedinsky
Camilo Libedinsky

Associate Professor

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Topic: Inferring Latent Behavioral Strategies and Neural Connectivity with RNN Models

Aditya Nair
Aditya Nair

Assistant Professor

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Topic: Discovering Neural Manifolds of Emotion & Social Intelligence Using AI.

Jiahou Poh
Jiahou Poh

Research Assistant Professor

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Topic: Neuromodulatory Regulation of Neural Context for Motivated Learning and Adaptive Memory

Chun-Shu Wei
Chun-Shu Wei

Associate Professor

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Topic: Explainable AI for EEG-Based Brain Disorder Detection and Monitoring

Young Speakers

baopinglei
Pinglei Bao

Peking University, China

Topic: Triple-N Dataset: large-scale recording of non-human primate neural responses to natural scenes

Heng-Chang
Heng Chang

National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Topic: Vertical Bessel Lightsheet Microscopy Enables Intravital Whole-Brain High-Resolution Imaging in Adult Drosophila

Zijian
Zijian Dong

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Topic: Learning Representations of the Human Brain: Neuroimaging Foundation Model for Decoding Brain Disorders, Cognition, and Behavior

Jeungmin
Jeungmin Lee

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea

Topic: Whether and Whom: Dissociable Neural Systems for Valuation and Audience Selection in Social Disclosure

Liuyushun
Yushun Liu

Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Topic: CASTLE: A behavioral microscope illuminated by foundation models enabling training-free behavioral discovery

Yuanyuan_Mi
Yuanyuan Mi

Tsinghua University, China

Topic: Neural Correlates of Serial Dependence: Synaptic Short-term Plasticity Orchestrates Repulsion and Attraction

Seki
Daiki Sekizawa

University of Tokyo, Japan

Topic: Oscillatory Mode Decomposition of Thermodynamic Dissipation and Its Application to Neural Dynamics

Sina
Sina Mansour Lakouraj

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Topic: From Graph Spectra to Brain Growth Charts: Multiscale Normative Mapping of the Human Cerebral Cortex

Weizhang
Wei Zhang

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Topic: Understanding Brain Dynamics in Language Learning and Production

Program

The AP-CCN26 programme will take place over two days at MD6 LT35, with breaks and poster sessions at the MD6 Foyer.

Monday, 27 July 2026

Time Speaker / Event Title Venue
0900 - 0910 Welcome Remarks, A/Prof. Helen Zhou, Director of Centre for Translational MR Research (TMR), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS) — MD6 LT35
0910 - 0920 Opening Speech, Prof. Chong Yap Seng, Dean of NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine — MD6 LT35
Session 1 – Chair: A/Prof. Helen Zhou, Director of TMR, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
0920 - 1005 Keynote Speaker 1: Prof. Xiao-Jing Wang, New York University, USA Functional Specialization and Distributed Cognition in the Neocortex MD6 LT35
1005 - 1035 Faculty Speaker: A/Prof. Tomoki Kurikawa, Future University Hakodate, Japan Spontaneous Neural Activity: Its Functional Roles in Response and Learning MD6 LT35
1035 - 1055 Break — MD6 Foyer
Session 2 – Chair: Dr. Taro Toyoizumi, RIKEN Center for Brain Science, Japan
1055 - 1125 Faculty Speaker: Prof. Songting Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China From Biological Dendritic Computation to Artificial Neural Networks MD6 LT35
1125 - 1155 Young Speaker: Dr. Zijian Dong, National University of Singapore, Singapore Learning Representations of the Human Brain: Neuroimaging Foundation Model for Decoding Brain Disorders, Cognition, and Behavior MD6 LT35
1155 - 1225 Young Speaker: Dr. Heng Chang, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Vertical Bessel Lightsheet Microscopy Enables Intravital Whole Brain High-Resolution Imaging in Adult Drosophila MD6 LT35
Session 3 – Chair: A/Prof. Thomas Yeo, Deputy Director of TMR, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
1400 - 1445 Keynote Speaker 2: Prof. Baoliang Lu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Affective Brain-Computer Interfaces: Characteristics, Algorithms and Application MD6 LT35
1445 - 1515 Faculty Speaker: Dr. Jin Hoon Kim, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Korea Biological Neural Network-Inspired Memristive Nanomaterial Networks for Neuromorphic Edge Computation MD6 LT35
1515 - 1535 Break — MD6 Foyer
Session 4 – Chair: Prof. Chung-Chuan Lo, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
1535 - 1605 Faculty Speaker: A/Prof. Camilo Libedinsky, National University of Singapore, Singapore Inferring Latent Behavioral Strategies and Neural Connectivity with RNN Models MD6 LT35
1605 - 1635 Young Speaker: Dr. Pinglei Bao, Peking University, China Triple-N Dataset: Large-Scale Recording of Non-Human Primate Neural Responses to Natural Scenes MD6 LT35
1635 - 1705 Young Speaker: Dr. Sina Mansour Lakouraj, National University of Singapore, Singapore Spectral Normative Modeling of Brain Structure: From Growth Gradients to Individualized Markers of Neurodegeneration MD6 LT35

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Time Speaker / Event Title Venue
0900 - 0910 Welcome Remarks, Prof. Rickie Patani, Programme Chair of Neuroscience Translational Research Programme (TRP) & Director of Neurobiology Research Programme, Life Sciences Institute (LSI), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS — MD6 LT35
Session 1 – Chair: Prof. Rickie Patani, TRP & LSI, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
0910 - 0955 Keynote Speaker 3: Prof. Benjamin Becker, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Innovative Strategies to Decode and Regulate Affective Experiences in Humans MD6 LT35
0955 - 1025 Faculty Speaker: Dr. Jiahou Poh, National University of Singapore, Singapore Neuromodulatory Regulation of Neural Context for Motivated Learning and Adaptive Memory MD6 LT35
1025 - 1040 Break — MD6 Foyer
Session 2 – Chair: Prof. Jaesung Jeong, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Korea
1040 - 1110 Faculty Speaker: Dr. Chun-Shu Wei, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Explainable AI for EEG-Based Brain Disorder Detection and Monitoring MD6 LT35
1110 - 1140 Young Speaker: Dr. Wei Zhang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Understanding Brain Dynamics in Language Learning and Production MD6 LT35
1140 - 1210 Young Speaker: Dr. Jeungmin Lee, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Korea Whether and Whom: Dissociable Neural Systems for Valuation and Audience Selection in Social Disclosure MD6 LT35
Session 3 – Chair: A/Prof. Xinyi Su, Executive Director of the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
1345 - 1430 Keynote Speaker 4: Dr. Yu Fu, A*STAR, Singapore The Role of Gut-Brain Communication in Feeding Regulation MD6 LT35
1430 - 1500 Faculty Speaker: Dr. Tatsuya Haga, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan Modeling Spatial and Conceptual Representation Learning in Hippocampus MD6 LT35
1500 - 1515 Break — MD6 Foyer
Session 4 – Chair: Prof. Songting Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
1515 - 1545 Faculty Speaker: Dr. Aditya Nair, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Discovering Neural Manifolds of Emotion & Social Intelligence Using AI MD6 LT35
1545 - 1615 Young Speaker: Dr. Yuanyuan Mi, Tsinghua University, China Neural Correlates of Serial Dependence: Synaptic Short-term Plasticity Orchestrates Repulsion and Attraction MD6 LT35
1615 - 1645 Young Speaker: Dr. Daiki Sekizawa, University of Tokyo, Japan Oscillatory Mode Decomposition of Thermodynamic Dissipation and Its Application to Neural Dynamics MD6 LT35
1645 - 1715 Young Speaker: Dr. Yushun Liu, Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan CASTLE: A Behavioral Microscope Illuminated by Foundation Models for Training-Free Behavioral Discovery MD6 LT35
1715 - 1725 Closing Speech, Prof. Barry Halliwell, Senior Advisor (Academic Appointments and Research Excellence), Office of the Provost, NUS. Chair of the Biomedical Advisory Council, A*STAR. Distinguished Professor, Department of Biochemistry, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine — MD6 LT35

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Organizing Committee

In alphabetical order of the last names

Accommodation

There are two accommodation options near NUS that we would recommend for your consideration:

The Ridge

Located within the NUS campus, offering convenient on-campus accommodation for visiting academics and conference delegates.

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Park Avenue Rochester

Located just a short 10–15 min ride to NUS in the Rochester Park/one-north area.

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