Samson Odan

Complexity Science, Consciousness and Mathematical Theory of Learning.

I am a PhD Candidate in the Max Planck School of Cognition, working at the intersection of neuroscience, mathematics, and artificial intelligence to study the neural basis of consciousness. My doctoral research combines methods from complexity science, information theory, and computational modeling under cross-disciplinary supervision by Prof. Emeritus Jurgen Jost, Dr Andrej Bicanski, and Prof. Lucia Melloni.

Ongoing research projects. Completed work is listed under Publications.

Multimodal Stabilization of Head-Direction Representations

Developing continuous attractor models that fuse visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive signals to preserve stable head-direction coding under noisy and changing sensory conditions.

In progress

Systematic Methodological Review of Complexity Measures in Consciousness Research

Conducting a structured methodological review of complexity metrics used in consciousness science, with emphasis on assumptions, robustness, and reproducibility across experimental paradigms.

In progress

Experience

Selected research and industry roles. See CV for full details.

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        Extracurricular Activities

          Academic Journey

          1. PhD — Max Planck School of Cognition — 2025–2029

          2. MSc — University of Sussex — 2023–2024

          3. B.Eng — Ahmadu Bello University — 2009–2014

          Short Curriculum Vitae

          Samson Odan

          PhD Candidate (2025–2029) · Max Planck School of Cognition · MPI MiS

          Education
          • PhD — Max Planck School of Cognition — 2025–2029
          • MSc — University of Sussex — 2023–2024
          • B.Eng — Ahmadu Bello University — 2009–2014
          Experience
            Selected Publications

              Contact

              I’m open to collaboration and talks. For the quickest response, email me; otherwise, connect on LinkedIn.