Samuel Thorpe

Samuel Thorpe is a Senior Data Scientist at Koneksa, specializing in the medical and biotech sectors. He is based in El Segundo, California, and has a strong background in neuroscience and data science.

Professional Experience

• Koneksa:
  • Manager, Data Science Engineering & Architecture (January 2023 - Present)
  • Senior Data Scientist (March 2021 - January 2023)
• NovaSignal:
  • Principal Data Scientist (December 2020 - March 2021)
  • Senior Data Scientist (May 2019 - December 2020)
  • Data Scientist (March 2016 - May 2019)
• University of Maryland:
  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Human Development & Quantitative Methodology (September 2012 - November 2015)

Education

• University of California, Irvine:
  • PhD in Mathematical Behavioral Science (2006 - 2012)
  • Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Mathematics (2000 - 2005)

Research Interests

Samuel has a focus on cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and cerebral hemodynamics. His academic work includes modeling brain interactions using EEG/MEG data and developing computational models for interpreting neural data.

Achievements

He was recognized as a Data Incubator Scholar in Winter 2016, placing in the top 5% among nearly 1,900 applicants for an advanced degree program aimed at fostering data science talent.

Samuel Thorpe's combination of extensive research experience and practical application in data science positions him as a valuable asset in the field of medical technology.