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Jiri Benacek

Research Assistant

Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

Areas Of Expertise:

Python, Matlab, Data visualisation, Big data, Machine learning, Statistical analysis, Experimental design, Sensitive data, Research data ethics, Data protection and research

My background is neuropsychology, and later, computational neuroscience. During my studies, I developed strong skills in applied data science and machine learning, as well as fundamental knowledge of neural computation. Currently, I am based in the Cambridge Centre for Neuropsychiatric Research, where our team is working on biomarker discovery for neuropsychiatric disorders, as well as on developing algorithms for more data-informed diagnostics in mental healthcare.

Paola Finoia, PhD

Research Associate

Department of Anaesthesia

Areas Of Expertise:

Git, Matlab, Visual Basic, Data visualisation, Statistical analysis, Data Management Plans, Data collection, Database design, Experimental design, Sensitive data, Research data ethics, Data protection and research, Data policies, Imaging, Textual data

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pf260@cam.ac.uk

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My current work combines neurobehavioral observation, fMRI and EEG in patients with Disorders of Consciousness. In particular, my research investigates which factors might predict patient performance, which technique (or combination of techniques), might be most sensitive in detecting residual conscious awareness, and which pattern of performance best classifies conscious state.
I am also interested in the role of attentional mechanisms in conscious perception; specifically, I have been studying which temporal and spatial factors influence divided attention when stimuli in different sensory modalities compete for conscious access, leading to integration or interference.
I strongly believe in the importance of open access and data sharing. I joined the Data Champions initiative at the University of Cambridge, aiming to increase awareness of the importance and benefits of sharing data, and to providing support within my department on how to share data through the university repository.

Additional areas of expertise:

Attentional cognitive processes, disorder of consciousness.

Rina Lai

PhD student

Faculty of Education

Areas Of Expertise:

Data sharing policies, Sensitive data, Code sharing, Data analysis, Open Access publication, R language, Data visualisation, Statistical analysis, Data Management Plans, Data collection, Experimental design, Research data ethics, Data protection and research, Open data, Writing/publishing data papers, Surveys

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My research lies at the intersection of psychology, education, and computer science. I am interested in the philosophical underpinnings of different statistical paradigms and reproducible science. I was previously trained in Bayesian cognitive modeling at the JAGS and WinBUGS workshop (by Prof. Michael Lee and Prof. Eric-Jan Wagenmakers) and Bayesian item response modeling at the University of Twente (by Prof. Jean-Paul Fox).

Sherine Awad Mahmoud, PhD

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Clinical Biochemistry

Areas Of Expertise:

Python, R language, Git, C/C++ language, Data mining, Machine learning, Version control, Licensing, Copyright, Research data ethics, Data policies, Data storage, General repositories, Data sharing, Code sharing, FAIR Data, Writing/publishing data papers, Bioinformatics

Contact Information

sa941@medschl.cam.ac.uk

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I have a PhD in Computer Science specialised in Bioinformatics from Michigan State university. I had my postdoc training in Bioinformatics from University of California Davis before moving to University of Cambridge.

Swati Rajwal

Research Assistant

Department of Engineering

Areas Of Expertise:

Python, Git, SQL, Machine learning, Data collection, Version control, Research data ethics, Data protection and research, Code sharing, Writing/publishing data papers, Surveys, Bioinformatics, Social media & digital communications

Contact Information

sr2050@cam.ac.uk

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Swati is a Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. Currently, her research focuses primarily on understanding the temporal structure of pain through behavioral assessment of chronic pain patients. In addition to her research, she actively participates in mentorship initiatives such as Google’s WomenTechmaker Program. Prior to joining Nox lab, she worked with collaborators from Mayo Clinic, Oxford University, and Accenture Research Lab.

Yiqiao Chen

PhD student

Department of Land Economy

Areas Of Expertise:

Big data, Data analysis, Python, R language, Data mining, Data collection, Research data ethics, Open data, Surveys, Textual data, Geospatial data

Contact Information

yc418@cam.ac.uk

ORCiD:

0000-0003-3575-5553

Biography

Yiqiao is a PhD student in the Department of Land Economy and a member of Churchill College. She holds an MPhil in Planning, Growth and Regeneration from the Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge. Yiqiao is exploring the integration of Agent-based model with new dataset beyond Census in simulating smart governance in several growing and shrinking UK cities. Her research interests cover urban data analysis (social media data and census data), dynamic modelling and simulating urban systems, urban shrinkage and policy evaluation.

Jiri Benacek

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Paola Finoia, PhD

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Rina Lai

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Sherine Awad Mahmoud, PhD

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Swati Rajwal

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Yiqiao Chen

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