meet
the experts
Mark
Drummond
The Marketing Guru
"I pull rabbits
from hats"
Mark has 9 years of experience working in advertising for large agencies such as Ogilvy and M&C Saatchi Abel. He has gained experience in the development of marketing strategies, brand communications and creative advertising campaigns for major local and international brands.
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Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
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Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc), Marketing Honours
Dr. David
Rosenstein
The Brainiac
"I read people's minds,
seriously..."
David comes from a background in Clinical Psychology, has vast knowledge in the field of Neuroscience and has completed his PhD on the bases of using fMRI neuroimaging technologies. As the scientific backbone of the Neural Sense™ team, he ensures that all projects are both scientifically and ethically sound.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Psychiatry
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Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology
Simone
le Roux
The Millennial
'Just a brain learning
about itself'
Simone is our resident marketing associate and research analyst, who has been trained in both neuroscience and marketing (not at the same time, but the best of both) at the University of Cape Town. She applies her skills in conducting studies for Neural Sense, assisting in analysis, and managing all online digital comms.
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) with honours in Medical Science – Neuroscience specialisation (BScHons)
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Postgraduate diploma in Marketing and Management (PGDipMan)
Dr. Stéfan
Du Plessis
The Mind Hunter
"I can see inside
your brain"
Stéfan is our Virtual reality master. He can teleport you into a whole new world. Stéfan has a background in psychiatry and neuroscience, with a specific interest in the development and application of functional brain imaging paradigms in neurological disease processes that have a particular impact on South Africa’s local population.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Psychiatry
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB, ChB)
Kim
Stephenson
The Research Nerd
"Data, data, data"
Kim has a background in genetics and physiology research from the University of Cape Town, where she investigated the role that genetics and circadian rhythm have on exercise performance at different times of the day. Kim has gained experience in research study development, co-ordination and administration. Kim has worked in the science and technology field for the past four years.
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MSc (Med) in Exercise Science
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BSc (Hons) in Human Kinetics and Ergonomics
Dr. Jean-Paul
Fouche
The Mind Listener
“Your brain data have interesting stories to tell…”
Jean-Paul (JP) is a clinical neuroscientist who received his training at the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch. This included applications of brain imaging within the context of psychiatric and neurological disease in South Africa. His primary research interest is investigating the neural correlates of brain development in adolescents living with HIV. He also has particular interest in advanced imaging techniques and how this can be applied in other fields outside of the clinical setting, such as consumer neuroscience.
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MSc (Med) in Medical Physiology
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Neuroscience
Eduard
Kieser
The Data Dude
"I like your HART
signals"
Eduard is a Biomedical Engineer and Design Thinker. In the last few years he has developed algorithms and classifiers to identify everything from severe dehydration in infants, to the return of spontaneous circulation in emergency settings and has a specific interest in data driven medicine.
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Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechatronic
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Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechatronic
Siobhan
McCreesh
The Social Researcher
"I sleep with one
eye open"
Siobhan has a background in sleep research at the University of Cape Town, where she investigated the role that sleep plays in memory consolidation. Siobhan has gained experience working with electroencephalo-graphy (EEG) in relation to the psychological processes, building an understanding of the complex connection between the mind and the brain.
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Master of Social Science in Psychology (MSocSc)
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BA (Hons) Psychology
Jenna
Hill
The Brain Cartographer
"I solve mysterious
minds"
Jenna has a mix of experience ranging from research in the field neuropsychology to the creation and analysis of marketing campaigns. She has recently completed her Master's degree in Research Psychology with advanced statistics which focused on the effects of internal bodily dysfunctions on cognitive functioning. Jenna's focus is understanding the human brain and consumer decision making.
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Master of Arts in Research Design and Statistics, Neuropsychology
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BA (Hons) Psychology
Dr. Johnathan
Swart
The Astronaut
"Current location:
the galaxy"
Our resident astrophysicist, John really enjoys the analysis of large data sets, especially Bayesian methods, and in his spare time he measures the theoretical evolutionary phase of the very early Universe
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Physics, Observational Cosmology, Radio Astronomy
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BA (Hons) Natural Sciences, MSci Experimental & Theoretical Physics
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Honours in Medical Science (BSc Med Hons), Neurophysiology
Michelle
Henry
The Night-Time Scientist
"I watch people in their sleep
(in a non-creepy way)"
Michelle is a neuropsychology and sleep researcher. Her PhD investigates the biochemical, physiological and psychological effects of stress and sleep on cognition. Michelle’s strong statistical background ensures scientifically sound studies that aim to understand the interaction between the body, mind and brain.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Psychology - enrolled
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Master of Arts, Psychological Research; Clinical Neuropsychology
Dr. Andre
Hofmeyr
The Experimentalist
"To err is human,
to experiment is divine"
Andre is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town where he teaches undergrad and postgrad courses in game theory, and a postgrad course in experimental economics. He specialises in the design, implementation, and statistical analysis of incentivised experiments to better understand human behaviour.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics
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B.Soc. Sci. Politics, Philosophy, Economics
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Honours, Economics
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M.Com, Economics
Dr. Terry
Berkow
The Branding Strategist
"I build
great brands"
Terry has several decades of marketing and brand building experience. He is both an academic and an experienced marketing practitioner. He specializes in in all aspects of FMCG branding with much hands-on experience in supermarket retailing and branding, both in South Africa and and in the United Kingdom.
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Bachelor of Arts (Economics) (BA ECON)
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Dr. Katharine
James
The Brainiac #2
"I read people's minds, even David's..."
Katharine is a neuropsychology- based researcher, clinician and consultant. Having recently completed her PhD focusing on physiological, psychosocial, bio-chemical, and neuroradiological factors associated with cognitive impairment, Katharine now utilizes these skills to help Neural Sense™ identify factors related to cognition in everyday consumers.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Psychology
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Master's Degree (upgraded to PhD), Psychological Research; Clinical Neuropsychology
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meet
the interns
Laurie
Van der Kolk
January - April 2019
BSc (Honours) Neuroscience at University of Amsterdam
Eline
Willems
September - November 2018
BSc (Honours) Neuroscience at University of Amsterdam
Nathan
Field
September - November 2018
Bachelors of Science in Advertising Management
Juhi
Madaree
June - August 2018
Bachelor of Fashion at Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy
Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing at Edinburgh Business School
Maxime
Leharanger
May - July 2018
Bachelor of Human Biological Neurosciences Specialities at
UPJV, Amiens
Sophie
Jellema
January - March 2018
BSc (Honours) Neuroscience at University of Amsterdam
Rajdeep
Chokar
July - September 2016
BA Psychology at
University of Washington
Melissa
Florio
September - December 2015
BA Psychology at
Northeastern University, Boston
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Caitlin Zunckel
Scholarship Student
MBusSc (Marketing)
Research: Message Framing in Social Marketing - Effects of Positive and Negative Framing on Attitude toward the Consumption of Meat Products; A Consumer Neuroscience Approach
Lara Abbott
Scholarship Student
MBusSc (Marketing)
Research: The effects of augmented reality visual merchandising on online purchase intention: A consumer Neuroscience approach