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Research Report: Spatial Navigation Using Bio-Plausible Learning Rules

Can AI learn to navigate like the brain? This project explores biologically inspired learning with CLAPP encoders, testing AI agents in maze environments. Results reveal both the promise and limits of bio-plausible approaches to reinforcement learning.
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Mattia Assane Wade
Student, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
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Mattia Assane Wade (He/Him)
Student, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne

I'm a Computer Science student at EPFL with a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and interdisciplinary thinking. My academic path includes distinctions such as the Laidlaw Leadership and Research Scholarship and hands-on research experience in computational neuroscience, where I explore biologically plausible reinforcement learning.

Beyond academics, I have practical experience ranging from electronics diagnostics to web development for social initiatives. I'm passionate about educational outreach—leading workshops for children, tutoring young students, and promoting inclusive learning. I’m also active in sports and the arts as a football player, pianist, and chess enthusiast.

With fluency in Italian, French, and English, and a growing command of German, I enjoy connecting across cultures and disciplines to solve meaningful problems.

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