Nikola Kasabov

@aut.ac.nz

KEDRI (Knowledge Engineering and Discovery Research Institute)
Auckland University of Technology

Nikola Kasabov
Professor Nikola K Kasabov is a Life Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Fellow of the INNS College of Fellows, DVF of the Royal Academy of Engineering UK. He has Doctor Honoris Causa from Obuda University, Budapest. He is the Founding Director of KEDRI and Professor Emeritus at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He is also Visiting Professor at the Institute for Information and Communication Technologies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Dalian University, China. Kasabov is Director of and member of the advisory board of . Kasabov is Past President of the Asia Pacific Neural Network Society (APNNS) and the International Neural Network Society (INNS). He has been a chair and a member of several technical committees of IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and Distinguished Lecturer of IEEE (2012-2014). He is Editor of Springer Handbook of B

EDUCATION

SOU Pavlikeni
TU Sofia (MSc, PhD)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science

FUTURE PROJECTS

Machine consciousness


Applications Invited
505

Scopus Publications

27313

Scholar Citations

77

Scholar h-index

406

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • eXCube2: Explainable Brain-Inspired Spiking Neural Network Framework for Emotion Recognition from Audio, Visual and Multimodal Audio–Visual Data
    NK Kasabov, A Yang, Z Wang, I Abouhassan, A Kassabova, T Lappas
    Biomimetics 11 (3), 208 , 2026
    2026
  • Comparative performance analysis of quantum feature maps for quantum kernel-based machine learning
    RK Jha, N Kasabov, S Bhattacharyya, D Coyle, G Prasad
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
  • Brain-inspired Spiking Neural Network Frameworks for Multimodal Data Integration and Spatiotemporal Pattern Discovery: A Case Study on EEG-fMRI Data
    N Shahab, M Doborjeh, N Kasabov
    Available at SSRN 6381378 , 2026
    2026
  • TSPFusion: Text-guided semantic perception for infrared and visible image fusion
    X Qin, E Wang, S Zhou, B Wang, NK Kasabov
    Infrared Physics & Technology, 106324 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • A hybrid spiking neural network-quantum framework for spatio-temporal data classification: a case study on EEG data
    RK Jha, N Kasabov, S Bhattacharyya, D Coyle, G Prasad
    EPJ Quantum Technology 12 (1), 1-23 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Review of deep learning models with Spiking Neural Networks for modeling and analysis of multimodal neuroimaging data
    A Khan, V Shim, J Fernandez, NK Kasabov, A Wang
    Frontiers in Neuroscience 19, 1623497 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • An Interpretable Framework of Spiking neural networks for Classification and Detection of Alzheimer's Disease Using Multimodal neuroimaging data
    A Khan, V Shim, J Fernandez, N Kasabov, A Wang
    Authorea Preprints , 2025
    2025
  • Novel Neuron-Stability Weighted Dynamic Evolving Spiking Neural Network (NSW-DeSNN) for Classification of fMRI Data
    M Doborjeh, Z Doborjeh, N Kasabov
    International Conference on Neural Information Processing, 600-609 , 2025
    2025
  • A Spiking Neural Network-Quantum Model for Spatiotemporal Data Analysis: An Experimental Framework
    RK Jha, N Kasabov, S Bhattacharyya, D Coyle, G Prasad
    2025 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Artificial Intelligence (QAI … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Genetic signatures predict social-cognitive trajectories in ultra-high-risk psychosis: A 24-month longitudinal study
    Z Doborjeh, A Sumich, ON Medvedev, K Buchwald, M Doborjeh, B Singh, ...
    Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 104749 , 2025
    2025
  • SAIN: Search-And-INfer, a Mathematical and Computational Framework for Personalised Multimodal Data Modelling with Applications in Healthcare
    CS Calude, P Gladding, A Henderson, N Kasabov
    Algorithms 18 (10), 605 , 2025
    2025
  • SAIN: Search-And-INfer, A Mathematical and Computational Framework for Personalised Multimodal Data Modelling with Applications in Health Care
    N Kasabov, C Calude, A Henderson, P Gladding
    2025
  • NEuroMOrphic Neural-Response Decoding System for Adaptive and Personalized Neuro-Prosthetics’ Control
    G Rusev, S Yordanov, S Nedelcheva, A Banderov, H Lafaye de Micheaux, ...
    Biomimetics 10 (8), 518 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • A multispectral pansharpening method based on CNN-DI network with mixture of experts
    Z Guo, J Lei, S Zhou, B Wang, NK Kasabov
    Applied Soft Computing, 113499 , 2025
    2025
  • Genetic Predictors of Social and Cognitive Outcomes in People with Ultra-High-Risk of Psychosis Using Spiking Neural Networks
    Z Doborjeh, B Singh, A Sumich, M Doborjeh, WWB Goh, N Kasabov
    2025 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN), 1-7 , 2025
    2025
  • Modeling the Effect of Prior Knowledge on Memory Efficiency for the Study of Transfer of Learning: A Spiking Neural Network Approach
    M Hafezi Fard, K Petrova, NK Kasabov, GY Wang
    Big Data and Cognitive Computing 9 (7), 173 , 2025
    2025
  • Machine learning-guided high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation prevents cybersickness
    AHX Yang, C Galán-Augé, NK Kasabov, YO Cakmak
    Virtual reality 29 (3), 94 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Spiking neural networks for multimodal neuroimaging: A comprehensive review of current trends and the NeuCube brain-inspired architecture
    O Garcia-Palencia, J Fernandez, V Shim, NK Kasabov, A Wang, ...
    Bioengineering 12 (6), 628 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 12
  • LarTap: A Luminance-Aware Framework With Text-Correlation Priors for Multi-Exposure Image Fusion
    E Wang, J Li, T Yan, J Lei, S Zhou, B Wang, J Liu, NK Kasabov
    IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Modelling the Effect of Prior Knowledge on Memory Efficiency for the Study of Transfer of Learning: A Spiking Neural Network Approach
    K Petrova, N Kasabov, GY Wang
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Foundations of neural networks, fuzzy systems, and knowledge engineering
    NK Kasabov
    Marcel Alencar , 1996
    1996
    Citations: 1781
  • DENFIS: dynamic evolving neural-fuzzy inference system and its application for time-series prediction
    NK Kasabov, Q Song
    IEEE transactions on Fuzzy Systems 10 (2), 144-154 , 2002
    2002
    Citations: 1617
  • Evolving connectionist systems: the knowledge engineering approach
    N Kasabov
    Springer London , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 932
  • Evolving fuzzy neural networks for supervised/unsupervised online knowledge-based learning
    N Kasabov
    IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B (Cybernetics) 31 … , 2001
    2001
    Citations: 632
  • NeuCube: A spiking neural network architecture for mapping, learning and understanding of spatio-temporal brain data
    NK Kasabov
    Neural networks 52, 62-76 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 592
  • Dynamic evolving spiking neural networks for on-line spatio-and spectro-temporal pattern recognition
    N Kasabov, K Dhoble, N Nuntalid, G Indiveri
    Neural Networks 41, 188-201 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 488
  • HyFIS: adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems and their application to nonlinear dynamical systems
    J Kim, N Kasabov
    Neural networks 12 (9), 1301-1319 , 1999
    1999
    Citations: 488
  • Artificial intelligence: a systematic review of methods and applications in hospitality and tourism
    Z Doborjeh, N Hemmington, M Doborjeh, N Kasabov
    International journal of contemporary hospitality management 34 (3), 1154-1176 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 480
  • Incremental linear discriminant analysis for classification of data streams
    S Pang, S Ozawa, N Kasabov
    IEEE transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, part B (Cybernetics) 35 … , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 446
  • Spiking neural networks and online learning: An overview and perspectives
    JL Lobo, J Del Ser, A Bifet, N Kasabov
    Neural Networks 121, 88-100 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 427
  • Evolving intelligent systems: methodology and applications
    P Angelov, DP Filev, N Kasabov
    John Wiley & Sons , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 416
  • Time-space, spiking neural networks and brain-inspired artificial intelligence
    NK Kasabov
    Springer , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 400
  • Span: Spike pattern association neuron for learning spatio-temporal spike patterns
    A Mohemmed, S Schliebs, S Matsuda, N Kasabov
    International journal of neural systems 22 (04), 1250012 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 349
  • Evolving Fuzzy Neural Networks-Algorithms, Applications and Biological
    N Kasabov
    Methodologies For The Conception, Design And Application Of Soft Computing … , 1998
    1998
    Citations: 290
  • Learning fuzzy rules and approximate reasoning in fuzzy neural networks and hybrid systems
    NK Kasabov
    Fuzzy sets and Systems 82 (2), 135-149 , 1996
    1996
    Citations: 231
  • Evolving spatio-temporal data machines based on the NeuCube neuromorphic framework: Design methodology and selected applications
    N Kasabov, NM Scott, E Tu, S Marks, N Sengupta, E Capecci, M Othman, ...
    Neural Networks 78, 1-14 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 219
  • Evolving spiking neural network—a survey
    S Schliebs, N Kasabov
    Evolving Systems 4 (2), 87-98 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 217
  • Quantum-inspired evolutionary algorithm: A multimodel EDA
    MD Platel, S Schliebs, N Kasabov
    IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation 13 (6), 1218-1232 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 209
  • Evolving spiking neural networks for audiovisual information processing
    SG Wysoski, L Benuskova, N Kasabov
    Neural Networks 23 (7), 819-835 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 205
  • To spike or not to spike: A probabilistic spiking neuron model
    N Kasabov
    Neural Networks 23 (1), 16-19 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 202

GRANT DETAILS

Research Grants
(1) Principal Investigator or Associate Principal Investigator
• 2022-2025, NEMO-BMI, EU funded project in Collaboration b etwwen France, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Switzerland, 3.4mln Euros.
 2020-2023, MBIE-Singapore Data Science Fund: Computaionla neurgenetic modelling for mental health, 2.2mln NZD
 2015-2019, EU funded project PANTHER, including: Poland, Hungary, Spain, Ireland, France, Australia and New Zealand, NZD 2.8mln,
 2017-2019, MBIE Advanced technologies for convective weather prediction (with Met Ocean Solution and Services), 500,000.
 2015-2019, AUT Strategic Investment Research Fund (SRIF), 650,000; INTELLECTE: Intelligent Information Technologies for Innovation, Interaction and Creativity in Complex Data Modelling and Decision Support
 2011-2019, Ministry of Education, NZ, Tripartite project with China: Advanced information technologies for environmental event prediction; 120,000NZD
 2012-2015, MBIE, Advanced spiking neural network technologies for neurorehabilitation, 300,000NZD
 2011-2012, EU FP7 Marie Curie EvoSpike project,; INI/ETH and University of Zurich, Euro120,000; (with G.Indiveri)
 2008/2010, NiCT, Tokyo, Japan, Fast algorithms for cyber-security data stream on-line modelling and analysis

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

(h) Computational Platforms and Software – Designed, Developed and Published
1. N.Kasabov et al, NeuCube – a spiking neural network spatio-temporal data machine, KEDRI, 2013-2021 implemented in different versions:
(a) Matlab version: and
(b) Python version (Balkaran Singh)
(c) Version to work on SpiNNaker (Behrenbeck): .
(d) NeuCube visualisation as a brain-inspired mode:
2. N.Kasabov et al, NeuroGeMS:
3. N.Kasabov et al, EvoSpike - a spiking neural network software environment for modelling spatio-temporal data, 2013:
Patents
1. N.Kasabov, V.Feigin, Z.Hou, Y.Chen, Improved method and system for predicting outcomes based on spatio/spectro-temporal data, PCT patent WO2015/030606 A2, US2016/0210552 A1. Granted/Publication date: 21 July 2016.
2. N.Kasabov, Data Analysis and Predictive Systems and Related Methodologies, US patent 9,002,682 B2, 7 April 2015.
3. R. North, M. Blumenstein, M. McMaster, N. Kasabov, M. Black, G. Cooper, L. McCowan, Biomarkers for prediction of preeclampsia and/or cardiovascular disease, PCT, WO2009/108073A1, 27.02.2009.
4. N.Kasabov, M. Futschik, M.Sullivan, A.Reeve, Method and Medical Decision Support System Utilizing Gene Expression

CONSULTANCY

Pacific Edge Biotechnology Ltd; FONTERRA; National Centre for
Bioprotection – Lincoln; Telecom New Zealand; University of Otago; AUT; The University of Auckland; .

Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

• MBIE funded project on Data Science NZ-Singapore, 2020-2023.
• EU funded project PANTHER, including: Poland, Hungary, Spain, Ireland, France, Australia and New Zealand, 2015-2019.
• Tripartite collaboration: Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Xinjiang University – AUT – coordinator, since 2009.
• Collaboration project with the Chinese Academy of Sciences – Institute of Automation – coordinator, since 2010.
• Partnership with several European Universities for EU projects: ETH Zurich; U. Manchester; Humboldt U., since 2011.
• Collaboration with Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan, since 1993.
• Collaboration with the National Institute of Commun. and Information Technologies, NiCT, Tokyo, Japan, 2007-2011.
• PI of a collaborative research project “Connectionist-based intelligent information systems”, FRST/NERF NZ, 1995-2007.
• Research associate and consultant: Advanced Information Modelling Joint Venture, AUT and James and Wells, Chief Scientist, since 2011; Pacific Edge Biotechnology Ltd. - PEBL NZ, Co-founder and consultant, since 1998; NZ Bio-protection CoRE - Centre of Research Excellence, Lincoln, consultant, since 2003; SCOPE Project – U. Auckland, consultant, 2004-2009; RASP project – U. Auckland, consultant, 2008.
• Director, NZ Bioinformatics Summer School at AUT University, 2003 and 2004.
• Coordinator of SIG “Computational Intelligence in Bioinformatics” as part of BISC (Berkeley Initiative of Soft Computing), Department of and

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Co-founder: Pacific Edge Biotechnology Ltd (Dunedin);
• Director: Knowledge Engineering Consulting Ltd (Auckland).
• Application oriented projects and consultation work for: Fonterra; Telecom New Zealand; ViaLactia; Goat Ventures; CRI: Hort Researc; AgResearch; Food and Crop; Auckland DHBs, and others.

STARTUP

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SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS

Commercial benefit has been gained by the commercial partners and the end users of my
Projects as listed above. Most of the 50 PhD students, supervised by me have joined New Zealand companies and are contributing to the commercial success of the companies. Social benefits have been gained through the creation and the implementation of new information technologies as a result of my research projects that have benefited the New Zealand ICT sector and New Zealand as a whole. Environmental impact has also been achieved through the work with the Centre for Bioprotection for harmful species establishment prediction and with GNS Science on seismic data modelling