Vincent Thibeault, PhD

Thibeault's research focuses on how collective neuronal dynamics reorganize and support resilient function as the brain develops and adapts. By grounding theoretical work in experimental questions, he aims to uncover rigorous principles linking neuronal connectivity, dynamics, and cognitive function, while developing generalizable tools for the study of complex systems more broadly. He is working with Wu Tsai Faculty Members John Lafferty and Chris Lynn.

biophysics ;  computational modeling ;  dimensionality reduction ;  generative models ;  graph theory ;  network analysis ;  neural networks  

circuits ;  computational neuroscience ;  connectivity ;  development ;  systems neuroscience ;  network analysis ;  network neuroscience  

Vincent completed his PhD in theoretical physics at Université Laval under the supervision of Antoine Allard and Patrick Desrosiers. He joined the Wu Tsai Institute at Yale in September 2026. Outside of work, he is most likely playing with his two young children. He also enjoys sports, classical guitar, board games with family and friends, and a good philosophy book