Maximilian E.
Kirschhock
Department of Brain Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science
Supervisor Dr. Nachum KirschhockDr. Maximilian Kirschhock is a postdoctoral researcher in the field of neuroscience, researching the brain mechanisms that allow different animals to behave intelligently. He focuses on Egyptian fruit bats that navigate a large, complex flight maze and the underlying brain processes for their expert navigation. By comparing the neuronal basis for cognitive behaviour across species, he aims to elucidate the foundations of intelligence of both animals and humans.
Maximilian aims to elucidate the foundations of intelligence of both animals and humans.
Maximilian earned his BSc in biology from the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg and his PhD in neuroscience from the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. Growing up close to Rosenheim in Germany, Maximilian and his wife now reside in Rehovot. Maximilian is passionate about communicating his research and training future generations of scientists. In his spare time, Maximilian enjoys exploring nature while hiking and birdwatching.
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