TUM-Georgetown
Neuroengineering Summer School

June 8th - 11th 2026

Munich, Germany

Background

The TUM-Georgetown Neuroengineering Summer School is a yearly event co-organized by the Center of Competence in Neuroengineering at TUM and the Center for Neuroengineering at Georgetown University.

Educating the new Generation of Human-Centered Neuroengineers

Neuroengineering is an emerging interdisciplinary field that aims to translate findings in neuroscience to real-world practical engineering applications to improve the quality of life of people with neurological and sensorimotor disabilities. Examples are neuroprostheses for amputees, deep brain stimulation for persons with Parkinson’s disease, electrophysiological neurofeedback for patients with disorders of mental health, and soft robotic exoskeletons for neurorehabilitation. These advancements are driven by neuroscientific basic research in areas such as neural plasticity, multisensory integration, and motor control & learning,  and are guided by clinical needs and neuroethical considerations. Reciprocally, neuroscientists are gaining new insights into how the brain functions based on these advanced neuroengineering techniques. 

To maximize the benefit of neurotechnologies for patients and society at large, we have to train a new generation of neuroengineers in this interdisciplinary integration of neuroscience, engineering, and neuroethics.   

 Summer School Chairs

Speakers

 Organizing Committee

This year's neuroengineering summer school is organized by the Neuroengineering Team at the Institute for Cognitive Systems, TUM