Katrina
Ager
Research Engineer and Creative Technologist
* All artwork and motion graphics in this portfolio
were created by Katrina Ager using AI software.
Bio and Interests
Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Interactive Systems and Design
I’m a research engineer working at the intersection of neuroscience and machine learning, with an equally deep dedication to sculpture and material design.
My work focuses on translating complex biological signals into interpretable representations of neural activity. Using tools from neuroscience, biological sensing, and machine learning, I investigate how neural activity can adapt in closed-loop systems. My goal is to not only understand how the brain works, but also how to interact with it through continuous feedback systems.
Long term, I’m interested in designing tangible installations and technologies that communicate with and respond to the brain in real time, making the invisible process of cognition visible and meaningful. I aim to create interactive experiences that augment social interaction, interrupt passive media consumption, and foster reflection and empathy in an increasingly polarized world. Please click below for my CV and to learn more about my work and goals.
Education
Arizona State University
B.S. Neuroscience (Computational Track)
Minor Computational Life Sciences
Minor Business Data Analytics
GPA: 4.00
Technical Expertise
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Neuroscience
The neural activity that dictates perception and behavior forms a foundation for my research, design, and experimentation. I study neural network dynamics during development, learning, and intervention and translate these complex proccesesses into information that can be applied to downstream research and technology.
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Biological Sensing
I build workflows for recording and interpreting biological and behavioral signals. My work turns noisy biological data into synchronized, structured datasets that support analysis, prototyping, and product development. I’m trained and certified in collecting and processing: electrophysiology, eye tracking, motion perception, psychotropic drug trials, and calcium imaging data.
Machine Learning
I develop end-to-end machine learning pipelines that run seamlessly from preprocessing and databasing to modeling and visualization (CLI and automated). My work reveals hidden structure in neural recordings, specifically when interacting with external stimuli, creating a real-time dialogue between human and computer.
Material Work
Multimedia Sculpture
Installation Design
Stained Glass
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I create sculptures that explore complex emotional and social concepts. The main driver for my work is my passion for working with my hands. I have become obsessed with translating abstract concepts into concrete structure, and I enjoy working with different mediums and understanding the relationship between material and theme.