Reflections on 2022

Sarah Ying Zheng
Seasoned data scientist. Pianist. Dutch. Budding entrepreneur. My PhD research shed light on why people fall for online scams and developed novel security tools and training methods to detect phishing e-mails. See Publications for my published work and recorded talks.
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In this blog, I write about my views on social and technological developments. Connect with me via LinkedIn.

Experience
2020 - now
University College London
PhD Security & Crime Sciences. Funded by the Dawes Centre for Future Crime. Supervised by Dr. Ingolf Becker and Prof. Tali Sharot.
2018 - 2020
IBM, Perseuss
Data Science & AI consulting. Developed 10+ AI/data science applications. Improved machine learning models to catch 33% more fraud.
2023
J.P. Morgan & Chase
Research Scientist intern in the AI Research on Safety & Security.
2016 - 2017
University College London
MSc Neuroscience (with distinction). Researched anatomical relation to hearing deficiency. Supervised by Prof. Jennifer Linden.
2014, 2016
Nationale Nederlanden
Market research to advise business on new pension marketing strategy, using statistical and qualitative research.
2012 - 2015
Tilburg University (NL)
BSc Psychology (cum laude). Researched brain activity (EEG) in relation to attention. Supervised by Dr. Geert van Boxtel.