About Mattia Assane Wade

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.

I am a/an:

Alum: Undergraduate Leadership & Research Programme

University

EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2025

Research Topic

Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Neuroscience

Area of Expertise

Computer Science

I am from:

Italy Senegal

I speak:

English French Italian

My hobbies/interests are:

Basketball Chess Football (soccer) Music Reading Volunteering

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

Intro Content

🧠 Rethinking AI: Learning to Navigate Like the Brain

In a world where AI is rapidly advancing, one important question often gets overlooked: Are our algorithms anything like how real brains learn? This summer at EPFL, I’m diving into a research project that explores exactly that — and it's reshaping how we think about machine learning.