From March 29th to April 3rd, Brain Computer Interface Research Infrastructure successfully hosted the international workshop “BrAIn's Anatomy: From Brain Signals to Insight”, organized by EESTEC LC Patras. Bringing together 11 participants from universities across Europe and 9 local students for an immersive journey into Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) technology, the workshop combined theory, hands-on experience, and meaningful discussions around the rapidly evolving field of neurotechnology.

Participants were introduced to the full pipeline of brain signal processing — from acquisition to interpretation — through:
▪ Neural data fundamentals and EEG signal analysis
▪ Signal processing and visualization techniques
▪ AI & Machine Learning applications in brain data
▪ Ethical and societal implications of neurotechnology

The workshop kicked off with engaging lectures from distinguished experts including Vincenzo Ronca (Sapienza University of Rome), ANASTASIOS BEZERIANOS (University of Patras), and Demetris Iacovides (Metavallon VC). Their insights into neurotechnology, brain signal acquisition, and real-world BCI applications set the tone for an impactful week.

Participants actively engaged in interactive sessions on #EEG morphology, visualization methods, and AI integration. Through practical experiments students worked directly with brain signals, applying their engineering skills to real-time data and gaining firsthand experience with BCI systems.

Beyond the technical knowledge, the workshop fostered a vibrant international environment where students exchanged ideas, collaborated across cultures, and built lasting connections.

On the final day, a round table discussion brought together participants and organizers to reflect on key learnings, discuss the future of neurotechnology, and share perspectives on challenges and opportunities in the field. It was a fitting conclusion to a week filled with curiosity, innovation, and collaboration.

As part of our mission, this workshop highlighted the power of interdisciplinary learning and international cooperation in shaping the engineers of tomorrow.

We are happy to announce that from March 29th to April 3rd our Lab is hosting the #EESTEC LC Patras international workshop entitled "BrAIn's Anatomy: From Brain Signals to Insight". This event will bring together 11 participants from universities across Europe and 9 local students to explore the intersection of brain signals and engineering.

Designed especially for early-level Engineering students, this one-week workshop introduces participants to neurotechnology and the full data processing pipeline behind brain measurements.

Throughout the week, participants will dive into:
🔹 Neural data fundamentals and EEG signals — understanding their origin
🔹 Signal processing and visualization techniques for interpreting brain activity
🔹 AI applications in neural data — using machine learning to detect patterns
🔹 Ethical and societal aspects of neurotechnology

This event aligns with the goals of the BCI Lab, as an act of opening the horizontal infrastructure to students interested in our field.

We would like to cordially invite everyone interested in BCI technology to attend the open lectures according to the schedule.
 
The event is supported by the Neuroengineering & Brain–Computer Interfaces horizontal research infrastructure of the University of Patras.
Location: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Laboratories: Interactive Technologies Laboratory, Computer Systems Laboratory

We were pleased to welcome Professor Koutsogiannis and his team from the hashtag#Upatras, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy, to our laboratory.

During the visit, we had the opportunity to present our work, demonstrate our technologies, and engage in meaningful discussions around research and innovation in rehabilitation sciences.

We sincerely thank Professor Koutsogiannis and his team for their visit and insightful exchange. We look forward to exploring future opportunities for collaboration.

We were delighted to welcome a group of postgraduate students from the #UPatras #HCIMaster master to the BCI Lab for their Brain–Computer Interaction lesson.

As part of the course, the students visited the lab to gain hands-on exposure to Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) technologies. The session included an introduction to how brain signals are acquired and interpreted, as well as how they can be used to enable direct communication between the brain and computing systems.

During the visit, students also attended a live demonstration of BCI equipment, where they observed how neural signals are captured and translated into commands that allow interaction with computers and external devices.

It was a pleasure hosting such an engaged group of postgraduate students and supporting their learning experience in the field of Brain–Computer Interaction. 

Dear members of the academic community,

As Director of the Interactive Technologies Laboratory and coordinator of this horizontal research infrastructure of the University, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Neuroengineering and Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCI) infrastructure.

The infrastructure was established within the framework of the project “Strategic Excellence of the University of Patras” (OPS TA 5180665, FC 83593), funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund “Greece 2.0”, and constitutes an interdisciplinary research initiative that supports collaborations among engineering, computer science, health sciences, and the humanities and social sciences.

With the approval of the Rectorate and the support of all Schools, it operates as a reference point for coordinating research activities, promoting open science practices, leveraging advanced digital infrastructures, and fostering international collaboration, contributing to the institutional transformation and competitiveness objectives pursued within the framework of the European Research Area (ERA).

The infrastructure provides access to modern non-invasive brain activity measurement systems (EEG, fNIRS) and can support research activities across a wide range of scientific fields. The equipment can be combined with eye-tracking systems and XR headsets, enabling the implementation of comprehensive experimental studies.

Detailed information about the research devices can be found on the website:
https://bci.upatras.gr/index.php/en/

The website also provides extensive training material (https://bci.upatras.gr/training/), including video presentations introducing fundamental concepts in neuroengineering, device guides, and relevant examples.

In addition, accounts have been created on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/upatrasbci/
and YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BCI-UPatras

You are welcome to follow and subscribe to stay informed about the infrastructure’s activities and developments.

In the coming period, informational activities will be organized at the level of Schools and Departments, while between March 30 and April 4 a four-day event organized by EESTEC will be hosted to inform students about the initiative.

Kind regards,

Christos A. Fidas