About

Samy Abdel-Ghaffar is a highly accomplished Senior Research Scientist at Google Fitbit, with over 10 years of relevant experience. He is currently working on the Fitbit R&D team, where he is exploring ways to leverage Fitbit devices to improve mental well-being. Prior to joining Google, Samy worked as a Staff Research Scientist at Fitbit, where he gained extensive experience in the development and testing of wearable technology. He also served as a Workshop Lead at UC Berkeley DLab, where he led workshops on data science and machine learning. Samy holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of California, Berkeley, where he conducted research on the neural basis of perception and attention. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. With a strong background in both neuroscience and computer science, Samy is well-equipped to tackle complex research problems at the intersection of these fields. He is a skilled Research Scientist with expertise in data analysis, experimental design, and statistical modeling. Samy is passionate about using technology to improve people's lives, and his work at Google Fitbit reflects this commitment. He is a dedicated and innovative researcher who is constantly exploring new ways to leverage wearable technology for the benefit of mental health and well-being.