Faissal Sharif

Faissal Sharif is a neuroscientist and journalist who centres his work on the convergence of brain, technology, and society.

With a robust academic foundation in neuroscience and neurotechnology spanning various institutions across the UK, Netherlands, US, and Hong Kong, he is at the forefront of cutting-edge research. At the University of Oxford, Faissal investigates biological markers of psychiatric symptoms and their treatment using neurotechnology.

As the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Memnun, he focuses on creating a mental health platform tailored to the needs of BIPOC communities, emphasizing culturally sensitive care and digital health interventions. Simultaneously, he spearheads the Neuroethics division at the Institute for Internet & the Just Society, a forward-thinking think tank dedicated to addressing contemporary structural and societal challenges in our digital world.

Beyond academia, Faissal offers strategic advice to startups, organisations, and individuals, harnessing his expertise in psychology and neuroscience to enhance wellbeing and boost productivity.