Research record

Research by Arjan Singh Puniani

Two theoretical reviews co-authored with Michael C. Wiest, a collaborative BCI calibration manuscript, and science reporting for Physics World.

Publications

Peer-reviewed work and manuscripts

Peer-reviewed review article · 2025

Conscious active inference I: A quantum model naturally implements the path integral needed for real-time planning and control

Michael C. Wiest and Arjan Singh Puniani

A theoretical review proposing quantum dynamics as a possible implementation of path integration in temporally deep active inference. It does not demonstrate that implementation in neurons.

Role: Co-author

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Peer-reviewed review article · 2025

Conscious active inference II: Quantum orchestrated objective reduction among intraneuronal microtubules naturally accounts for discrete perceptual cycles

Michael C. Wiest and Arjan Singh Puniani

A companion theoretical review arguing that Orch OR microtubule dynamics could provide discrete perceptual cycles for conscious active inference. It does not constitute experimental proof of a quantum mechanism for consciousness.

Role: Co-author

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2025 corrigendum correcting equations on page 102.

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Preprint manuscript · 2024

Making routine psychophysical calibration tasks for bidirectional brain-computer interfaces more fun

Arjan Singh Puniani, Chantal Verbaarschot, Charles Greenspon, Hannah Higgins, Sliman Bensmaia, and Robert Gaunt

A comparison of a Space Invaders-like intracortical stimulation calibration task with a standard psychophysical task, focused on engagement and threshold validity.

Role: First author

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Science journalism

Selected science writing

Research features written by Arjan Singh Puniani for Physics World. These articles report on other researchers’ work.

Physics World contributor archive

Research projects

Research topics

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Psychophysical calibration for intracortical brain-computer interfaces

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Signal degradation and possible electrode-interface biofouling

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Intracortical microstimulation and sensorimotor integration

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Focal cortical cooling for drug-resistant epilepsy