Hello, my name is Lev.
I’m a behavioural scientist with an academic background in cognitive psychology and neuroscience, exploring ways to understand and improve collaboration.
My current work is focused on augmenting human agency, for example, by using Generative AI systems to help people think clearly and act more intentionally.
I work in the Collaborative Intelligence theme at Microsoft Research in Cambridge UK.
Previously, I worked as a Research Advisor at the Behavioural Insights Team, where I specialised in the design, implementation, and analysis of rapid online experiments, field experiments, and quasi-experiments across health, social care, and education.
For example, I worked on a successful national-scale field RCT testing invitation messages to increase COVID-19 vaccinations in a cohort of ~2.3 million people.
I completed my PhD in neuroscience at the University of Oxford, where I researched the interaction between reinforcement learning and attention using behavioural experiments, brain imaging, and modelling. Throughout my PhD, I explored ways to engage non-scientists via public events, film, and interactive visualisations.
I've also worked on policy research projects about sleep health and the application of AI in healthcare.
I am most excited by the intersection of behavioural science, technology, design, and social innovation.
Use the list below to explore my past projects. Email me at lev.tankelevitch@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter or LinkedIn.