Leadership
Christopher Rozell
Executive Director, INNS; Julian T. Hightower Chaired Professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Christopher Rozell is the Julian T. Hightower Chaired Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering. Rozell's research combines aspects of neuroscience, neuroengineering, and machine learning to advance our understanding of brain function and the design of effective therapies. The impact of this work includes the advancement of novel neurostimulation therapies for psychiatric and neurologic disorders, new models of how brain activity encodes cognitive and perceptual information, and new technologies to advance scientific discovery. In addition to his work developing intelligent interactions with the brain, Rozell's scholarly activity also includes research and creative work that advances our understanding of the ethics, policy, and public engagement issues around emerging areas such as neurotechnology and AI. Rozell is proud to be a first-generation scholar who is committed to expanding access in our educational institutions and scientific communities. He is a co-founder and member of the Board of Directors of Neuromatch, Inc., a global nonprofit accelerating innovation by facilitating participation in the computational sciences.
Staff
Audra Davidson
Research Communications Program Manager
Audra Davidson is the Communications Manager for the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS). She brings over six years of research experience in neuroscience and human movement biomechanics, along with more than five years in strategic science communications. Audra joined INNS during its early days as the Neuro Next initiative and now leads efforts to share the institute’s work across campus and beyond. Connect with Audra.
Denzel Deloach
Financial Administrator III
Denzel Deloach supports the financial operations of the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS) and the Space Research Institute (SRI) at Georgia Tech. With several years of experience in research finance and administration, he manages budgets, funding allocations, and procurement processes, collaborating with faculty and leadership to streamline operations and ensure compliance. Denzel is pursuing his Evening MBA at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business with a focus on Management of Information Resources and is passionate about helping advance groundbreaking research that drives innovation and discovery. Connect with Denzel.
Keerthy Kishore
Research Engagement Manager
Keerthy facilitates partnerships that leverage the research expertise and resources of the INNS community with those of our collaborative partners to drive innovation and advance research. Driven by the belief that the benefits of scientific discovery extend across societies, generations, and economies, Keerthy strives to develop dynamic and empowered partnerships to address and understand complex problems. Her previous experience ranges broadly from being a data scientist to developing policies and programs for mission centered organizations to creating partnerships between nonprofit organizations and businesses but always with a common thread — building impactful solutions. Connect with Keerthy.