Bio
Sophia is a researcher who seeks to improve the way humans and systems interact.
Interested in the intersection between neuroscience, human-computer interaction and data, Sophia focuses on projects that support safer, kinder, and more equitable interactions between people and technology.
She is a recipient of the Software Sustainability Institute Fellowship in 2022 and Nextant Rising Star Prize in 2020 for her research in the field of Neuroscience and Virtual Reality. She holds a dual degree from the University of California Berkeley in Psychology, and Interdisciplinary Studies in Computer Science, Neuroscience and Ethics, and pursued research at the Center for Immersive Technologies with the University of Leeds to further understand how our brains allow us to perceive and interact with the world.
At Turing, Sophia uses her background and passion for science as part of the AI for Multiple Long Term Conditions Research Support Facility (AIM RSF) team working on improving healthcare and AI research through active community involvement.
Her work comes with a kiwi accent and passion for improving science at scale. If you would like to join the community, reach out to [email protected] for more information.