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The CINACS (Cross-modal Interactions in Natural And Cognitive Systems) International Research Training Group (IRTG) is funded by the DFG (IGK 1247). It is a joint project of the University of Hamburg and
Tsinghua University of Beijing, provides outstanding and
internationally competitive research and PhD training.
Our research concept focuses on the topics of cross-modal
interactions and integration. A unique and novel feature of the project
is the integration of biological and engineering/robotics approaches,
allowing for the creation of complementary knowledge in those fields.
We also expect the exploitation of the insights obtained for potential
clinical and technical applications.
The following series of general research questions will direct our research on cross-modal interactions:
For the first generation of our PhD students, we have defined three major research topics :
1. Multisensory perception, representation and attention.
2. Cross-modal learning, association and problem-solving.
3. Multimodal communication.
To ensure a tight cooperation between all members of the graduate
school, we plan for each PhD student to be advised by three professors,
in interdisciplinary teams whenever possible. In addition to the main
supervisor, the students will have two thesis advisors, one from
Hamburg University and one from Tsinghua University. Joint supervision
by the Hamburg CINACS members will be realized by periodical common
meetings of the doctoral student with the supervisors.
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