About

Kendra K. Noneman

Ph.D. Student, Program in Neural Computation

Hi there! My name is Kendra, and I am a 5th-year Ph.D. student in the Program in Neural Computation at Carnegie Mellon University. My research integrates neurophysiology, eye tracking, machine learning, and computer vision to better understand how the brain controls eye and body movements. I am passionate about advancing human-computer interaction devices and creating interfaces that enhance accessibility and user experience. With a broad background in computational studies, from self-assembling small-molecule semiconductors for photovoltaics to computational quantum astrochemistry at NASA, I take a multidisciplinary approach to complex problems. Additionally, I have expertise in high-performance computing, including optimizing GPU performance and job scheduling for large-scale analyses. Currently, I am working on several exciting projects:

• Neural Decoding for Eye Movement Prediction in Non-Human Primates: Using machine learning to decode gaze position from neuronal spiking activity, I am exploring how the brain drives eye movements and how diverse data conditions improve model adaptability for gaze-based brain-computer interfaces.

• Multimodal Analysis of Gaze Patterns in Epilepsy Patients Using Computer Vision: I am developing a pipeline to track gaze patterns during seizures, aligning them with brain activity recorded through SEEG to understand the neural basis of gaze behaviors and seizure-related motor abnormalities.

I aim to leverage my expertise to contribute to projects that explore neuromotor and gaze signals, develop tools to infer user intent, and create innovative interaction techniques for mixed reality systems.

Passionate about bridging neuroscience, machine learning, and human-computer interaction to create innovative technologies that enhance accessibility and our understanding of the brain.
  • Visual neuroscience
  • High-performance computing
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • Machine learning
  • Multi-channel neurophysiology
  • Eye Movements

Fun fact: In college, I threw hammer for my track and field team, and when I’m not diving into research, you can find me skiing, playing the piano, baking cookies, or crocheting!