Jean Rintoul

Research Associate

Address:
University of California, San Francisco
Neurology - Gazzaley Lab Box:2240
600 16th st., Room N474
San Francisco, CA 94158-2330

Email: Jean.Rintoul [at] ucsf.edu

lab: 415-476-2164
fax: 415-514-4451

Curriculum Vitae (pdf)

Biography

Originally from Australia, Jean graduated from the University of Sydney with two degrees - Advanced Science(Physics), and Mechatronic Engineering with Honors. Her undergraduate thesis was a novel sensor re-use project, creating an imaging sensor from GPS hardware. With this background, she acquired a Research role in Australia's Defense Research Organisation - DSTO. At DSTO, she was involved in simulations of electro-optic countermeasures for guided missiles. This involved physics simulations, field trials, algorithm development and testing. She then worked at a large Defense contractor-Tenix, creating high fidelity simulations of electromechanical systems, and more missile simulations. This strong algorithm development and technical background, gave her a broad set of technical skills to transpose into more peaceful applications.

Over the past few years, as a Research Engineer at Emotiv, Jean has been working on a novel human/machine interface based on a consumerised EEG headset. For more information, visit www.emotiv.com . This cheap EEG headset, uses real-time machine learning algorithms, to control computer games. Within Emotiv, Jean worked on a number of projects including:

• Developed a variety of classification algorithms to run on a real-time system. Deep understanding of classification techniques, and optimising feature sets for real-time classification systems.
• Developed the Non Transient Expressiv Algorithm which is the core machine learning algorithm behind the Expressiv Suite. This robust and reliable algorithm is always demonstrated to clients.
• Developed quantitative analysis tool which integrates with both the SDK and Matlab infrastructure to assess algorithm accuracy and improvements.
• Collaborated with SDK team to create an SDK specifically designed for researchers' needs. Ported matlab algorithms to C++.
• Developed Algorithms using BioSemi and consumer prototype headsets.
• Developed Labview user interface interfacing with the SDK

Emotiv propelled Jean across the seas to their headquarters in San Francisco. Jean's fascination with Neuroscience and the underpinnings of brain function were ignited at Emotiv, leading her to pursue this field of study even further at Gazzlab.