Mark

Drummond

The Marketing Guru

"I pull rabbits

from hats"

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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)

• 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 

• Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology

Simone

le Roux

The Millennial

'Just a brain learning

about itself'

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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. 

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) with honours in Medical Science – Neuroscience specialisation (BScHons)

• 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

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB, ChB)

Kim

Stephenson

The Research Nerd

"Data, data, data"

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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. 

• MSc (Med) in Exercise Science

• ​BSc (Hons) in Human Kinetics and Ergonomics 

Eduard
Kieser

The Data Dude

"I like your HART

signals"

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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. 

• Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechatronic 

• 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)

• BA (Hons) Psychology

Jenna

Hill

The Brain Cartographer

"I solve mysterious

minds"

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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.

• Master of Arts in Research Design and Statistics, Neuropsychology 

• BA (Hons) Psychology

Dr. Johnathan
Swart

The Astronaut

"Current location:

the galaxy"

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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

• BA (Hons) Natural Sciences, MSci Experimental & Theoretical Physics

• 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)"

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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.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Psychology - enrolled

• Master of Arts, Psychological Research; Clinical Neuropsychology

Dr. Andre

Hofmeyr

The Experimentalist

"To err is human,

to experiment is divine"

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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.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics

• B.Soc. Sci. Politics, Philosophy, Economics

• Honours, Economics

• M.Com, Economics

Emily

Cotterrell

December 2019 - Janurary 2020

Bachelors in Business Science (Marketing)

Ilse

Siemonsma

September 2019 - December 2019

BSc Neuroscience

Juhi

Madaree

June - August 2018

Bachelor of Fashion at Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy

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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