Josephine Jefferson
About Josephine Jefferson
Josephine Jefferson is a Research Engineer at Soul Machines in New Zealand, where she focuses on integrating neuroscience with artificial intelligence to enhance digital human technology. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Master of Science in Computational Neuroscience from the University of Otago.
Work at Soul Machines
Josephine Jefferson currently serves as a Research Engineer at Soul Machines, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the integration of neuroscience with artificial intelligence, contributing to the development of digital human technology. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Junior R&D Engineer at Soul Machines for eight months in 2021. During her time at the company, she participated in collaborative projects aimed at enhancing human-computer interaction using advanced neural network models.
Education and Expertise
Josephine Jefferson earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Otago, studying from 2016 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computational Neuroscience from the same institution, completing her studies from 2019 to 2020. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research in cognitive science and machine learning, particularly in improving the emotional intelligence of digital avatars.
Background
Josephine Jefferson has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in academia and industry. She worked as a Vestibular Neuroscience Intern at the University of California, Los Angeles for one month in 2020. Prior to her current position, she served as a Tutor/Demonstrator at the University of Otago from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she has experience in systems support and client services management, having worked at Ahipara Travel and DOT loves data.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Josephine Jefferson has contributed to significant research initiatives that explore the intersection of neuroscience and technology. Her work at Soul Machines includes engaging in research to enhance digital avatars' emotional intelligence and participating in projects that improve human-computer interaction. These contributions reflect her commitment to advancing the field of digital human technology.