Jonathan Winkle

Jonathan Winkle is a mixed methods researcher currently serving as Lead User Researcher at NetEase Games, where they provide insights for development across first-party studios in North America and Europe. Previously, they held the position of Behavioral Science Manager at LenddoEFL, and gained substantial experience as a User Research Manager at Microsoft, leading research initiatives for Halo Infinite, among other projects. Jonathan earned a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Duke University, where they also secured research funding and managed data collection for various studies. Their earlier academic pursuits include a B.S. in Psychology from Rochester Institute of Technology.