Dani S. Bassett

Dani S. Bassett is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Department of Physics. They hold secondary appointments in Bioengineering, Electrical & Systems Engineering, Neurology, and Psychology. Their research interests include biophysics, condensed matter, and statistical and nonlinear physics. Bassett's work explores the structure and function of networks in physical and biological systems, employing tools from complex systems science, statistical mechanics, and applied mathematics. They have contributed to studies on brain connectivity, human behavior, and network dynamics, with a focus on how network topology influences signal propagation and system function. Their research has been supported by various funding agencies, and they have authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.

Danielle (Dani) S. Bassett is a J. Peter Skirkanich Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a member of the Santa Fe Institute. Her research focuses on complex systems, neuroscience, human behavior, and soft matter and statistical physics. She explores how brain networks function and adapt, particularly through the lens of dynamic reconfiguration and functional connectivity. Her work includes studies on small-world brain networks, the role of brain connectivity in schizophrenia, and the neurodevelopment of association cortices. Bassett's research also addresses the structural and functional foundations of brain networks in health and disease, emphasizing the interplay between network topology and cognitive processes.