Benan Demir Allan

Benan Demir Allan is an experienced professional in the fields of cognitive science and technology, currently serving as the Head of Science and Co-Founder at Humaine AI since November 2020. In addition, Benan acts as a Cognitive Scientist Advisor for Debut Group and has held advisory roles in various other companies, including CoachHub and HUMANAUT. A former Interim Chief Technology Officer at GenoEmote, Benan has a strong background in emerging technologies, particularly in virtual and augmented reality, demonstrated during a tenure at H-FARM and as a PhD Fellow at Università degli Studi di Padova, where research focused on developing guidelines for VR design and identifying biases within the medium. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Brain, Mind, and Computer Science, a Master's in Cognitive Science and Interactive Media, and a Bachelor's in Media Studies and Entertainment Technology.