Erman Misirlisoy
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Erman Misirlisoy

Neuroscience & behavioral science consultant & writer.
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About

A writer, scientific expert, and business consultant, Erman Misirlisoy has offered his clients cutting-edge insights from behavioral science and neuroscience. His consulting has helped multinationals, including Google, UBS, Unilever, and Virgin. As a diverse and experienced science writer, he has created popular science articles and published academic articles and books for technical audiences.

Employment

5 roles
Jan 2019 - Present 7 years 4 months
Behavioral Science Advisor
ZavFit

ZavFit is a wellbeing startup that is focused on helping people improve their health and happiness.

  • Worked closely with a financial tech startup based in the UK, developing an app to help people use their money in a way that makes them happier and healthier.
  • Provided leadership in behavioral science, neuroscience, and product development. 
Jun 2017 - Present 8 years 11 months
Neuroscience Consultant
Independent
  • Helped leading organizations around the world to better understand human behavior and the brain.
  • Worked with large multinationals and also smaller market research companies, business consultants, and tech startups. 
  • Clients: Google, Unilever, UBS, Virgin, Quadrangle, Scarlett & Grey, and Discovery.
Jan 2014 - Present 12 years 4 months
Science Writer
Independent
  • Published a book for psychology/neuroscience researchers with the publisher Taylor & Francis.
  • Wrote articles about the brain and mind for Medium, many of which are commissioned by editors and featured on the front-page for their 60 million users.
  • Worked with other outlets and wrote content for business clients.
Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 1 year 10 months
Head of Science
Peak

Peak is a cognitive training app, named in App Store Best of 2014 and Google Play Best of 2015 and 2016.

  • Led and managed all scientific operations, growing from less than 1 million users to 25 million users during the time at the company.
  • Supervised research and product development to create innovative digital products in mental health and cognitive training.
  • Coordinated projects with leading institutions around the world, including University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, New York University, Northampton Saints Rugby Club, and Unilever. 
Oct 2014 - Oct 2015 1 year
Neuroscientist
University College London
  • Studied decision-making and cognitive biases.
  • Attracted worldwide media attention and were featured in popular news outlets across the world, including BBC, The Telegraph, LA Times, and Vice.

Education

Sep 2011 - Sep 2014 3 years
PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience
University College London
Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 1 year
MSc, Human Neuroscience
Royal Holloway University of London
Sep 2007 - Jun 2010 2 years 9 months
BSc, Psychology
Royal Holloway University of London

Portfolio

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