Publications & Patents

Research publications and conference contributions from 2014 to the present, together with selected patents in neural interfaces, machine learning, and neurotechnology.

2026

Multi-scale EEG feature decoding with Swin Transformers for subject independent motor imagery BCIs

Qamar, W.U.R., Abibullaev, B. Multi-scale EEG feature decoding with Swin Transformers for subject independent motor imagery BCIs. Sci Rep 16, 2503 (2026).

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2025

Deep Learning in Intracranial EEG for Seizure Detection: Advances, Challenges, and Clinical Applications.

Qamar, WU Rehman, MH Lee, and B. Abibullaev, "Deep Learning in Intracranial EEG for Seizure Detection: Advances, Challenges, and Clinical Applications." Frontiers in Neuroscience 19: 1677898 .

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Neurotechnology in Gaming: A Systematic Review of Visual Evoked Potential-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces

A. Keutaeva, CJ. Nwachukwu, Z. Otarbay, M. Alaran and B. Abibullaev, Neurotechnology in Gaming: A Systematic Review of Visual Evoked Potential-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces, IEEEAccess, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3564328 .

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HaptiComm-S20: Force-Feedback Characterization of Tactile Stimuli for Deafblind Communication

Kabdyshev, N., Umurbekov, I., Ziat, M., Topp, S., Duvernoy, B., Milroy, J., Kenzhebek, D., Abibullaev, B. and Kappassov, Z., 2025, September. HaptiComm-S20: Force-Feedback Characterization of Tactile Stimuli for Deafblind Communication. In Climbing and Walking Robots Conference (pp. 122-133). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

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Visual Evoked Potentials in Neurofeedback: Advancing Cognitive Control in ADHD Through Therapeutic Gaming

A. Keutayeva, A. Zollanvari and B. Abibullaev. Visual Evoked Potentials in Neurofeedback: Advancing Cognitive Control in ADHD Through Therapeutic Gaming. In: Bridging the Gap between Mind and Machine. Springer, Cham, 2025, pp. 131–154. Published online 2 September 2025.

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2024

Compact Convolutional Transformer for Subject-Independent Motor Imagery EEG-Based BCIs

A.Keutayeva, N. Fakhrutdinov and B. Abibullaev, “Compact Convolutional Transformer for Subject-Independent Motor Imagery EEG-Based BCIs,” Scientific Reports, 14, 25775 (2024).

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Data Constraints and Performance Optimization for Transformer-based Models in EEG-based Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Survey

A. Keutayeva and B. Abibullaev, “Data Constraints and Performance Optimization for Transformer-based Models in EEG-based Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Survey,” IEEE Access DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3394696, 2024

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Evolving Trends and Future Prospects of Transformer Models in EEG-Based Motor-Imagery BCI Systems

A. Keutayeva, A. Zollanvari and B. Abibullaev, Evolving Trends and Future Prospects of Transformer Models in EEG-Based Motor-Imagery BCI Systems. In: Vinjamuri, R. (eds) Discovering the Frontiers of Human-Robot Interaction. Springer, Cham.

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Subject-Independent Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Comparative Study of Attention Mechanism-Driven Deep Learning Models

A. Keutayeva and B. Abibullaev, "Subject-Independent Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Comparative Study of Attention Mechanism-Driven Deep Learning Models," 15th International Conference on IHCI-2023, Daegu, Korea, November 08 - 10, 2023. Proceedings published in 2024, pp. 245–254.

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2023

Deep Learning in BCIs: A Comprehensive Review of Transformer Models, Advantages, Challenges, and Applications

B. Abibullaev, A. Keutayeva, and A. Zollanvari, “Deep Learning in BCIs: A Comprehensive Review of Transformer Models, Advantages, Challenges, and Applications” IEEE Access, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3329678, 2023

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A Jackknife-inspired deep learning approach to subject-independent classification of EEG

I. Dolzhikova, B. Abibullaev, A. Zollanvari, A Jackknife-inspired deep learning approach to subject-independent classification of EEG, Pattern Recognition Letters, 2023, ISSN 0167-8655

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Exploring the Potential of Attention Mechanism-Based Deep Learning for Robust Subject-Independent Motor-Imagery based BCIs

A. Keutayeva and B. Abibullaev, "Exploring the Potential of Attention Mechanism-Based Deep Learning for Robust Subject-Independent Motor-Imagery based BCIs," IEEE Access, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3320561

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Explainable Deep Learning for Brain-Computer Interfaces through Layerwise Relevance Propagation

V. Vladislav and B. Abibullaev. "Explainable Deep Learning for Brain-Computer Interfaces through Layerwise Relevance Propagation." In 2023 11th International Winter Conference on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), pp. 1-5. IEEE, 2023.

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2022

Subject-Independent Classification of P300 Event-Related Potentials Using a Small Number of Training Subjects

B. Abibullaev, K. Kunanbayev and A. Zollanvari. Subject-Independent Classification of P300 Event-Related Potentials Using a Small Number of Training Subjects, IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, DOI: 10.1109/THMS.2022.3189576.

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Subject-Independent Classification of Motor Imagery Tasks in EEG Using Multisubject Ensemble CNN.

I. Dolzhikova, B. Abibullaev, R. Sameni, and A. Zollanvari. "Subject-Independent Classification of Motor Imagery Tasks in EEG Using Multisubject Ensemble CNN." IEEE Access 10 (2022): 81355-81363.

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An ensemble of convolutional neural networks for zero-calibration ERP-based BCIs

I. Dolzhikova, B. Abibullaev, and A. Zollanvari. "An ensemble of convolutional neural networks for zero-calibration ERP-based BCIs." In 2022 10th International Winter Conference on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), pp. 1-4. IEEE, 2022.

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2021

A Systematic Deep Learning Model Selection for P300-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces

B. Abibullaev and A. Zollanvari. A Systematic Deep Learning Model Selection for P300-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, DOI: 10.1109/TSMC.2021.3051136.

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Bias correction for linear discriminant analysis

A. Zollanvari and B. Abibullaev. Bias correction for linear discriminant analysis, Pattern Recognition Letters, Vol: 151, Pages: 41-47.

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An Ensemble CNN for Subject-Independent Classification of Motor Imagery-based EEG

I. Dolzhikova, B. Abibullaev, R. Sameni, A. Zollanvari, An Ensemble CNN for Subject-Independent Classification of Motor Imagery-based EEG, the 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), October 31 – November 4, 2021

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Is Riemannian Geometry Better than Euclidean in Averaging Covariance Matrices for CSP-based Subject-Independent Classification of Motor Imagery?

Kainolda, B. Abibullaev, R. Sameni, A. Zollanvari, Is Riemannian Geometry Better than Euclidean in Averaging Covariance Matrices for CSP-based Subject-Independent Classification of Motor Imagery?, the 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), October 31 – November 4, 2021

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A novel human-robot interaction framework based on Telegram and programming by demonstration

Nurpeiissov, B. Abibullaev, T. Alizadeh, A novel human-robot interaction framework based on Telegram and programming by demonstration, 9th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications (RITA 2021), on Dec 16 - 17, 2021 at KAIST Daejeon, Korea.

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A System For Drivers’ Cognitive Load Estimation Based On Deep Convolutional Neural Networks and Facial Feature Analysis

S. Abilkassov, M. Kairgaliyev, B. Zhakanov, B. Abibullaev, “A System For Drivers’ Cognitive Load Estimation Based On Deep Convolutional Neural Networks and Facial Feature Analysis,” in 22nd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, Virtual 10-12, 2021, Spain.

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Deep Transfer Learning for Subject-Independent ERP-based BCIs

K. Kunanbayev, D. Azhigulov, B. Abibullaev, A. Zollanvari, “Deep Transfer Learning for Subject-Independent ERP-based BCIs,” in 2021 9th International Winter Conference on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), 2021, GangWon, South Korea.

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Data Augmentation for P300-based Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Generative Adversarial Networks

K. Kunanbayev, B. Abibullaev, A. Zollanvari, “Data Augmentation for P300-based Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Generative Adversarial Networks”, in 2021 9th International Winter Conference on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), 2021, GangWon, South Korea.

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2020

A Brute-force CNN Model Selection for Accurate Classification of Sensorimotor Rhythms in BCIs

B. Abibullaev, I. Dolzhikova and A. Zollanvari. A Brute-force CNN Model Selection for Accurate Classification of Sensorimotor Rhythms in BCIs, IEEE Access, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2997681.

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On the Classification of Electromyography Signals to Control a Four Degree-Of-Freedom Prosthetic Device

A. Oleinikov, B. Abibullaev, M. Folgheraiter, “On the Classification of Electromyography Signals to Control a Four Degree-Of-Freedom Prosthetic Device,” in 2020 42nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC), July 20-24, Montreal, Canada.

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Design and Optimization of a Real-Time Asynchronous BCI Control Strategy for Robotic Manipulator Assistance

B. Saduanov, D. Tokmurzina, K. Kunanbayev, and B. Abibullaev, “Design and Optimization of a Real-Time Asynchronous BCI Control Strategy for Robotic Manipulator Assistance”, in 2020 8th International Winter Conference on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), 2020, GangWon, South Korea.

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2019

Asymptotically Bias-Corrected Regularized Linear Discriminant Analysis for Cost-Sensitive Binary Classification

A. Zollanvari, M. Abdirash, A. Dadlani, and B. Abibullaev. Asymptotically Bias-Corrected Regularized Linear Discriminant Analysis for Cost-Sensitive Binary Classification, IEEE Signal Processing Letters.

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Learning Discriminative Spatiospectral Features of ERPs for Accurate Brain-Computer Interfaces

B. Abibullaev and A. Zollanvari. Learning Discriminative Spatiospectral Features of ERPs for Accurate Brain-Computer Interfaces, IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, vol. 98, pp.1-12.

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Design and Optimization of a BCI-Driven Telepresence Robot Through Programming by Demonstration

B. Abibullaev, A. Zollanvari, B. Saduanov, and T. Alizadeh. Design and Optimization of a BCI-Driven Telepresence Robot Through Programming by Demonstration, IEEE Access, vol. 7.

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Deep Learning Models for Subject-Independent ERP-based Brain-Computer Interfaces

A. Tuleuov and B. Abibullaev, “Deep Learning Models for Subject-Independent ERP-based Brain-Computer Interfaces,” in the 2019 9th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER), March 20-23, 2019, San Francisco, CA, USA.

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Novel Spatiospectral Features of ERPs Enhance Brain-Computer Interfaces

B. Abibullaev, Y. Orazayev, and A. Zollanvari, “Novel Spatiospectral Features of ERPs Enhance Brain-Computer Interfaces,” in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), 2019 7th International Conference IEEE, 2019, GangWon, South Korea.

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2018

Feature extraction and real-time recognition of hand motion intentions from EMGs via artificial neural networks

A. Oleinikov, B. Abibullaev, A. Shintemirov, and M. Folgheraiter, “Feature extraction and real-time recognition of hand motion intentions from EMGs via artificial neural networks,” in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), 2018 6th International Conference on.1em plus 0.5em minus 0.4em IEEE, 2018, pp. 1-5, GangWon, South Korea.

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Cross-correlation between HbO and HbR as an effective feature of motion artifact in fNIRS signal

G. Lee, S. H. Jin, S. T. Yang, J. An, and B. Abibullaev, “Cross-correlation between HbO and HbR as an effective feature of motion artifact in fNIRS signal,” 2018 6th International Conference on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), pp. 1-3, 2018, IEEE, GangWon, South Korea.

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Trained by demonstration humanoid robot controlled via a BCI system for telepresence

B. Saduanov, T. Alizadeh, J. An, and B. Abibullaev, “Trained by demonstration humanoid robot controlled via a BCI system for telepresence,” in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), 2018 6th International Conference on. IEEE, 2018, pp. 1–4, January, GangWon, South Korea.

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2017

Design and Evaluation of Action Observation and Motor Imagery based BCIs using NIRS

B. Abibullaev, J An, SH Lee, JI Moon. Design and Evaluation of Action Observation and Motor Imagery based BCIs using NIRS, Measurement, vol. 98, pp. 250-261, Elsevier.

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fNIRS motion artifact correction for overground walking using entropy-based unbalanced optode decision and wavelet regression neural network

G. Lee, S. H. Jin, S. H. Lee, B. Abibullaev, and J. An, “fNIRS motion artifact correction for overground walking using entropy-based unbalanced optode decision and wavelet regression neural network,” in Multisensor Fusion and Integration for Intelligent Systems (MFI), 2017 IEEE International Conference on.IEEE, 2017, pp. 186–193, Daegu, South Korea.

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Design and Evaluation of a P300 Visual Brain-Computer Interface Speller in Cyrillic Characters

A. Zhumadilova, D. Tokmurzina, A. Kuderbekov and and B. Abibullaev. Design and Evaluation of a P300 Visual Brain-Computer Interface Speller in Cyrillic Characters. In the 26th IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), IEEE, 2017, Aug 28 - Sept 1, Lisbon, Portugal.

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Learning Suite of Kernel Feature Spaces Enhances SMR-Based EEG-BCI Classification

B. Abibullaev.Learning Suite of Kernel Feature Spaces Enhances SMR-Based EEG-BCI Classification. In the 5th International Winter Conference on Brain-Computer Interface, IEEE, 2017, January 9-11, GangWon, South Korea.

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Design and Evaluation of a P300-ERP based BCI System for Real-Time Control of a Mobile Robot

D. Nurseitov, A. Serekov, A. Shintemirov and B. Abibullaev. Design and Evaluation of a P300-ERP based BCI System for Real-Time Control of a Mobile Robot. In the 5th International Winter Conference on Brain-Computer Interface, IEEE, 2017, January 9-11, Gangwon, South Korea.

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2016

Design and optimization of an EEG-based brain-machine interface (BMI) to an upper-limb exoskeleton for stroke survivors

N.A. Bhagat, A. Venkatakrishnan, B. Abibullaev, E.J. Artz, N. Yozbatiran, A. Blank, J. French, C. Karmonik, R.G.Grossman, M.K O’Malley, G. Francisco, J.L. Contreras-Vidal. Design and optimization of an EEG-based brain-machine interface (BMI) to an upper-limb exoskeleton for stroke survivors, Front. Neurosci., vol. 10, March.

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On Robust Classification of Hemodynamic Signals for BCIs via Multiple Kernel *ν*-SVMs

B. Abibullaev and J An. On Robust Classification of Hemodynamic Signals for BCIs via Multiple Kernel ν-SVMs. Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2016 IEEE/RSJ International Conference, 2016, Oct10-15, Daejeon, South Korea.

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2015

A novel experimental and analytical approach to the multimodal neural decoding of intent during social interaction in freely-behaving human infants

J.G. Cruz-Garza, Z.R. Hernandez, T. Tse, E. Caducoy, B. Abibullaev, J.L. Contreras-Vidal. A novel experimental and analytical approach to the multimodal neural decoding of intent during social interaction in freely-behaving human infants, Journal of Visualized Experiments, doi:10.3791/53406, October.

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Source Imaging in Partial Epilepsy in Comparison with Presurgical Evaluation and Magnetoencephalography

C.H. Park, J.H Seo, D. Kim, B. Abibullaev, H. Kwon, Y.H. Lee, M.Y. Kim, K. Kim, J.S. Kim, E.Y. Joo, S.B. Hong, (2015, Feb). Source Imaging in Partial Epilepsy in Comparison with Presurgical Evaluation and Magnetoencephalography, Journal of Clinical Neurology, 2015 Feb 17, 11:e12.

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Neural development of social cognition in the first two years of life - Early findings

J.G. Cruz-Garza, Z.R. Hernandez, M. Megjhani, B. Abibullaev, T. Tse, E. Caducoy, and JL Contreras-Vidal. Neural development of social cognition in the first two years of life - Early findings. In Society for Neuroscience 2015 Oct 17-21; Chicago, USA.

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Decoding Intent From Non-invasive EEG in Freely Behaving Infants

Z.R. Hernandez, A.J. Arenas-Castellanos, J.G. Cruz-Garza, M. Megjhani, B. Abibullaev, Sri. R.P. Maddi, T. Tse, C. Armstrong, W. Long, J.L. Contreras-Vidal, Decoding Intent From Non-invasive EEG in Freely Behaving Infants In Ninth Biennial Meeting of the Cognitive Development Society 2015 Oct 9-10; Ohio, USA.

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A developmental Analysis of Behaviors Related to the Mirror Neuron System in 6-24 Months Infants

A.J. Arenas-Castellanos, Z.R. Hernandez, J.G. Cruz-Garza, M. Megjhani, B. Abibullaev, Sri. R.P. Maddi, T. Tse, C. Armstrong, W. Long, J.L. Contreras-Vidal, A developmental Analysis of Behaviors Related to the Mirror Neuron System in 6-24 Months Infants, In Ninth Biennial Meeting of the Cognitive Development Society 2015 Oct 9-10; Ohio, USA.

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Supervised Classification of Intended Behaviors Using Electroencephalography (EEG) from Freely-Behaving Infants: Early Findings

Z.R. Hernandez, J.G. Cruz-Garza, T. Tse, E. Caducoy, B. Abibullaev, J.L. Contreras-Vidal. Supervised Classification of Intended Behaviors Using Electroencephalography (EEG) from Freely-Behaving Infants: Early Findings. In 12th Annual GCC Conference on Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience, Rice University, Houston, TX, United States, February 6-7, 2015.

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2014

Classification of brain hemodynamic signals arising from visual action observation tasks for brain-computer interfaces: An fNIRS study

B. Abibullaev, J An, S.H. Jin, and J.I. Moon. Classification of brain hemodynamic signals arising from visual action observation tasks for brain-computer interfaces: An fNIRS study, Measurement, Elsevier.

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Control of a Therapeutic Exoskeleton to Facilitate Personalized Robotic Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb

N. A. Bhagat, A Venkatakrishnan, B. Abibullaev, E. J. Artz, A.A. Blank, J. A. French, N. Yozbatiran, and R. G. Grossman, M. K. O'Malley, J. L. Contreras-Vidal, G. E. Francisco, Control of a Therapeutic Exoskeleton to Facilitate Personalized Robotic Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb. , Westin Arlington, Nov. 19-20, 2014, United States.

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The evaluation of accuracy and clinical usefulness of 3D EEG source localization analysis

C.H.Park, B. Abibullaev, E.Y. Joo, S.C. Hong, and S.B. Hong. The evaluation of accuracy and clinical usefulness of 3D EEG source localization analysis. In the 19th Korean Epilepsy Congress, Seoul, Republic of Korea, June 12-14, 2014.

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Patents

Rehabilitation Training System and Method.

J. An, S.H. Jin, S.H. Lee, J.I. Moon, B. Abibullaev, J.H. Ahn and G.H. Jang. Rehabilitation Training System and Method. : 9,081,890, Washington, DC: United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2015 .

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Self-directed Rehabilitation Training Method Combining Brain Signals and Functional Electrostimulation

J. An, S.H. Jin, S.H. Lee, J.I. Moon, B. Abibullaev, J.H. Ahn and G.H. Jang. Self-directed Rehabilitation Training Method Combining Brain Signals and Functional Electrostimulation. : 17077057, 14049302, 09-OCT-2013, United States, .

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Combining Brain Signals and Functional Electrostimulation Self-Directed Rehabilitation Method

J. An, S.H. Jin, S.H. Lee, B. Abibullaev, J.I. Moon , J.H. Ahn and G.H. Jang. Combining Brain Signals and Functional Electrostimulation Self-Directed Rehabilitation Method, Patent Registration Number: 101501524000, 05.03.2015. South Korea, .

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