Members
CEO
Maro Machizawa, PhD (Neurology)
Machizawa is the first Japanese scholar to earn a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from the Institute of Neurology at University College London (UCL), UK. He has conducted research at leading neuroscience institutes in both the United States (University of Oregon, University of Virginia, Brown University) and Japan (RIKEN, Hiroshima University), accumulating over 20 years of experience studying the broad functions of the mind and brain.
Fascinated by how the brain gives rise to consciousness and emotion, he made a groundbreaking discovery as a master’s student — identifying the world’s first EEG indicator of attention and memory (Event-Related Potential: ERP). This work was published in Nature and has since become one of the most frequently cited EEG markers in recent years. Focusing on memory and learning, he continues to develop cutting-edge applied neuroscience technologies and promotes their social implementation through industry–academia collaboration. Since 2020, he has served as a specially appointed Associate Professor at Hiroshima University, participating in national projects such as the Cabinet Office’s Moonshot Program alongside numerous academic experts.
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Chief Advisor
Chris Covert, MBA
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Neurophysiology Specialist
Yoshimi Morita
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Branding Manager
Yuki Sakai
A cybersecurity expert and business consultant with over 20 years of experience, Chris has refined his technical and strategic expertise at leading IT and consulting firms including Symantec, Tenable, PwC, Booz Allen Hamilton, KPMG, and AppGuard.
At Xiberlinc, he focuses on new product market introduction and portfolio strategy development.
Worked as a clinical laboratory technologist at NCNP Hospital, Institute of Science Tokyo Hospital, and an epilepsy-specialized clinic. With experience in over 10,000 EEG recordings, he joined Xiberlinc as a Neurophysiology Specialist.
Certifications:
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Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist
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Certified Neurophysiology Technologist
While still at university, founded a student startup and spent three and a half years planning, launching, and operating a web media business that addressed branding challenges for athletes and sports professionals. After gaining experience in sales, project management, and business development at IT and consulting firms, now in charge of marketing and PR at the company.
Technical consultant
Makoto Miyakoshi, PhD
After earning a Ph.D. in Psychology from Nagoya University in 2011, served as a researcher at the Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego. Founded GYREE in 2020, and in 2022 became an Assistant Professor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. His research specializes in cognitive neuroscience and signal engineering using scalp-recorded EEG.
Neural Engineer
Shani Tal
A specialist in EEG, biosignal analysis, and BCI. With experience in neuroscience research and startup product management, she now leads neurotechnology projects from R&D to real-world application. At Xiberlinc, she focuses on EEG research and VR evaluation based on physiological signals.
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Neuropsychological Analyst
Mia Micevska
Trained in neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology, she has worked across European research and medical institutions on EEG, neuropsychology, and dementia care. At Xiberlinc, she analyzes multidimensional neuropsychological data, integrating EEG, behavioral, and psychological measures.
Alumni Community
Xiberlinc — Where the World Connects
Born in Japan and fueled by talent from around the world, Xiberlinc represents the future of collaborative science. Our alumni community is a testament to our global reach, representing over 30 nations across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
At Xiberlinc, we view cultural and linguistic diversity as a form of cognitive strength. We leverage these unique viewpoints to solve complex challenges in applied neuroscience.
We are more than a workplace; we are a global ecosystem. Our members, ranging from university interns to senior research partners, come together to push the boundaries of technology. Even as our alumni move forward in their careers, they remain vital members of the Xiberlinc community, united by a shared vision of delivering value across borders.
