Iqra Bano

New York University Abu Dhabi

Papers

1

Total Citations

3

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About

Iqra Bano is a rising researcher at the forefront of embodied neuromorphic intelligence, specializing in the development of efficient, low-power learning systems for autonomous embedded platforms. Her primary research focuses on advancing spiking neural networks (SNNs) and their training methodologies for event-based data processing, a critical area for next-generation robotics and edge AI. In her highly cited 2024 work, "FastSpiker," Bano introduced novel learning rate enhancements that dramatically accelerate SNN training, enabling real-time, energy-efficient computation directly on resource-constrained autonomous systems. This contribution directly addresses the fundamental challenge of balancing high learning quality with the stringent power and processing constraints of robots and embedded devices. With her work already garnering attention in the neuromorphic computing community, Bano is establishing herself as a key innovator in bridging the gap between biological plausibility and practical, deployable AI. Her research not only pushes the boundaries of embodied intelligence but also paves the way for more autonomous, responsive, and sustainable robotic systems.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
FastSpiker: Enabling Fast Training for Spiking Neural Networks on Event-based Data Through Learning Rate Enhancements for Autonomous Embedded Systems
3 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: New York University Abu Dhabi

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