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THE FULL STORY
Austin Lokey
Austin Lokey is the founder of Cognitive Craftworks, where brain science meets bold design and playable ideas. After four years in Amsterdam building cutting-edge cognitive tech, he’s back in the U.S. repping Europe’s top neuro tools—while also creating experimental games that blend research, interaction, and a little bit of weird fun.
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Passionate towards Experiment and Game Design, improving Educational Systems, public access to digestible scientific content, and gamification of mundane yet important procedures. A natural forte for connecting and coordinating bright minds to achieve creative projects in a strategic manner. Aptitude and intelligence for digesting complex matters from source material or experts and then educating colleagues in an efficient and fun experience.
Neuroscientist, Psychologist, Consultant, Experimental Researcher, Experiment Designer, Lab Manager, Lab Technician, Business Operations Manager, Client Relations Manager, Project Manager, Sales Manager, Supervisor, and Educator.
Educated and experienced in research design, lab operations, data analysis, and scientific presentations.
- Master of Psychology: 'Brain & Cognition in Society' from University of Amsterdam.
- Bachelor of Psychology: 'Contemplative Neuroscience' from Naropa University.
- Minor in Statistics from the University of Colorado.
Mission
My mission is to bridge the gap between science and creativity—designing tools, experiments, and games that make complex ideas tangible, measurable, and engaging. Whether I’m building cognitive research platforms or crafting playful digital experiences, I aim to make every interaction meaningful, data-informed, and a little unexpected.
Lifestyle
When away from the office I enjoy rock climbing, acrobatics, playing guitar, yoga and meditation, eating healthy, and spending time with my girlfriend and friends. You'll often find me organizing climbing, park days, and board game events. I've won a few inclusivity awards throughout my years of hosting clubs in college and was a popular performer of circus arts in my 20s.
With a positive upbeat personality that is passionate about life and believes that everyone can succeed with the right motivation, I'm a cherished member in social and employee circles.
Research & Projects
Experimental Design & Research Management
PsyPhy
January 2023 - Current
From design to lab operation, I completed eight experiments with PsyPhy in the field of Neuroscience. This includes experimental builds with EventIDE and Neurophysiological measurements such as EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, GSR, and Eye-Tracking.
Gamified Personality Test - Game Development
BrainsFirst
October, 2022
Our Gene Sequencing project examines the DNA sequence of organisms to understand genetic variation and disease. We use cutting-edge technology and techniques to analyze DNA and create new insights. View our media section for more information.
Brain & Butter Podcast - Speaker & Audio Engineer
December, 2022
Brain & Butter is a podcast that shares neuroscientific and Psychological insights with the world. While discussing hot topics about the brain with experts in the field, we bridge the fascinating workings of the brain to its implications for the individual and society as a whole. We break down the "expert knowledge" into bits and pieces for everyone to understand and tell stories around what our brains can teach us.
Bimanual Rhythmic Practices for Cognitive Development, Emotional Regulation, and Stepping Stones to Meditation
December, 2020
My Bachelor's Thesis project consists of a literature review supporting a research proposal to investigate whether Bimanual Rhythmic Practices (BRPs) are suitable for a myriad of brain training and therapies. A focus on neuroscience research papers fortified my hypothesis and built the methodology for a behavioral experiment that replicated fMRI and EEG measurements to produce meaningful results that can support my hypotheses.