Ilya Zakharov
About Ilya Zakharov
Ilya Zakharov is a Senior Researcher at Brainify.AI in the Netherlands, specializing in neuroscience and EEG with over ten years of experience. He promotes Open Science initiatives in Russia and has contributed to various interdisciplinary research projects while engaging students in lab research.
Work at Brainify.AI
Ilya Zakharov has been serving as a Senior Researcher at Brainify.AI since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advanced methods of data analysis within the field of network neuroscience. His work involves initiating interdisciplinary and international collaborations for various scientific projects. Zakharov also engages Master's and PhD students in lab research, contributing to the academic development of emerging researchers.
Education and Expertise
Ilya Zakharov holds a combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Psychophysiology from Lomonosov Moscow State University, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He further advanced his education at the Psychological Institute of the Russian Academy of Education, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology. With over 10 years of experience in neuroscience and EEG, Zakharov specializes in psychodiagnostics and applied neuroscience.
Background
Zakharov has a strong background in promoting Open Science initiatives in Russia. He has been actively involved in organizing large science outreach projects, which include public lectures and exhibitions aimed at enhancing public engagement with science. His research interests encompass data leakage issues in large multi-site EEG datasets and the application of deep neural networks for seizure detection.
Research Contributions
Ilya Zakharov has co-authored significant studies in the field of neuroscience. Notably, he contributed to research on predicting brain sex from EEG data and predicting age from resting-state scalp EEG signals. His work emphasizes the integration of advanced data analysis techniques in understanding neural processes and enhancing psychodiagnostic methods.
Collaborations and Outreach
In his career, Zakharov has initiated various interdisciplinary and international collaborations for scientific projects. He is dedicated to engaging students in research and fostering partnerships between academic institutions and business projects related to psychodiagnostics and applied neuroscience. His efforts in organizing outreach initiatives aim to bridge the gap between science and the public.