Evripidis Gkanias
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How flies acquire, forget and assimilate memories: a computational perspective
In this talk we present our recent work building an anatomically accurate neural circuit that allow memory dynamics in the fruit-fly brain.
Jun 1, 2021 3:32 PM — 3:45 PM
Online
Evripidis Gkanias
,
Li Yan McCurdy
,
Michael N. Nitabach
,
Barbara Webb
From skylight input to behavioural output: a computational model of the insect polarised light compass
In this talk we present our recent findings of the desert-ants’ celestial compass which uses the polarised-light pattern in the sky to estimate its heading direction.
Nov 19, 2019 3:50 PM — 4:15 PM
International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Evripidis Gkanias
,
Benjamin Risse
,
Michael Mangan
,
Barbara Webb
Robustness of a model of the insects' celestial compass in realistic conditions
Aug 8, 2019 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Bäckaskog Slott, Sweden
Evripidis Gkanias
,
Alina Scaria
,
Natalie A. Vladis
,
Benjamin Risse
,
Michael Mangan
,
Barbara Webb
From skylight input to behavioural output: a computational model of the insect polarised light compass
We propose a new hypothesis for how insects process polarised skylight to extract global orientation information that can be used for accurate path integration. Our model solves the problem of solar-antisolar meridian ambiguity by using a biologically constrained sensor array, and includes methods to deal with tilt and time, providing a complete insect celestial compass output. We analyse the performance of the model using a realistic sky simulation and various forms of disturbances, and compare the results to both engineering approaches and biological data.
Evripidis Gkanias
,
Benjamin Risse
,
Michael Mangan
,
Barbara Webb
Imitating the Drosophila Larval Learning Behaviour on a Robot
Oct 8, 2018 2:00 PM — 3:45 PM
University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Evripidis Gkanias
,
Kostantinos Lagogannis
,
Barbara Webb
Insect neuroethology of reinforcement learning
Thesis - Doctor of Philosophy. I inversigated how insects form associative memories in their mushroom bodies and how this impacts their olfactory learning, visual navigation, and time-delayed reinforcements tasks.
Neural models of ant navigation in a realistic 3D world
Jul 22, 2018 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Brisbane, Australia
Daniela Pacella
,
Evripidis Gkanias
,
Michael Mangan
,
Barbara Webb
Exploiting invisible cues for robot navigation in complex natural environments
Design a sensor that transforms skylight into a compass direction.
Miniature insect model for active learning (minimal)
We develop a new foundation for understanding natural learning by developing a complete multilevel model of learning in larvae
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