Oliver A Kannape
About Oliver A Kannape
Oliver A Kannape is a Science Coordinator currently working at MindMaze and a Senior Scientist at EPFL in Geneva, Switzerland. He has a diverse academic and professional background, including positions at MIT Media Lab, University of Central Lancashire, and a focus on the neuronal contributions of human action to self-consciousness and body perception.
Current Role at MindMaze
Oliver A Kannape serves as the Science Coordinator at MindMaze, a position he has held since 2018. He works in the Lausanne Area, Switzerland, focusing on the intersection of neuroscience and technology. His role involves coordinating scientific research initiatives that aim to enhance understanding of human action and its implications for self-consciousness and body perception.
Professional Experience at EPFL
Since 2018, Oliver has been a Senior Scientist at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) in Campus Biotech, Geneva, Switzerland. His work at EPFL builds on his previous experience as a PhD Candidate at the same institution from 2008 to 2012. This extensive background in neuroscience research supports his current focus on rehabilitation technologies.
Previous Positions and Research Experience
Oliver has held various positions that contribute to his expertise in neuroscience and cognitive science. He worked as a Postdoctoral Associate and Fellow at MIT Media Lab from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Central Lancashire from 2015 to 2018. His diverse roles have shaped his research interests and methodologies.
Educational Background
Oliver's educational journey includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering from Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (HAW Hamburg) and a Master of Science in Cognitive Science from University College Dublin. He completed his PhD in Neuroscience at EPFL from 2007 to 2012. This solid academic foundation supports his current research endeavors.
Research Focus and Objectives
Oliver's research primarily investigates the neuronal contributions of human action to self-consciousness and body perception. He explores how individual actions differentiate people from their environment and other selves. His goal is to translate these research findings into practical applications, particularly in rehabilitation through virtual reality-based interventions and wearable robotics.