Stephanie C. Jat - Machine Learning & Neurolinguistics

ABOUT ME

I'm a Machine Learning MSc student at UCL. I also dabble in NLP, computational theory and linguistics, and UAV robotics.

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

Jat, S. C., McDougall, K., & Paver, A. (2023).

Pausing and the 'Othello Error': Patterns of pausing in truthful and deceptive speech in the DyViS database.

International Journal of Speech, Language and the Law, 30(1), 87-118. Read Article (DOI Link)
Jat, S. C. (2025). [Submitted]

"O ruin'd piece of nature': Can We Use Natural language Processing to Improve Environmental Inequity?

NLP4PI 2025.
Jat, S. C. (2025). [Submitted]

'How does your patient, doctor? A brief discussion on bias within healthcare-related NLP advances.

Interspeech 2025.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

International AI Summer School – IAISS 2025 Certificate → CS50 (HARVARD UNIVERSITY) Certificate → CS50.AI (HARVARD UNIVERSITY) Certificate →

CODING & RESEARCH SKILLS

Python, C, Shell Natural Language Processing (NLP) Machine Learning OpenAI & spaCy Data Analysis (Pandas/Matplotlib) HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Django English, Cantonese & Putonghua (native) Spanish (Fluent)

EDUCATION

University College London

MSc Machine Learning (2025–2026)

Modules: Supervised Learning, Advanced Topics in ML, Probabilistic and Unsupervised Learning, Approximate Inference, SLT, Reinforcement Learning, Applied DL, Statistical NLP.

University of Cambridge

MPhil Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (2021–2022)

Passed with no corrections [Distinction]. Dissertation in Computational Historical Corpora.

University of Cambridge

BA Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (2018–2021)

Overall 1st with distinction. Dissertation in Forensic Phonetics.

Benenden School, Kent

Secondary School (2013–2018)

GCSE: 13 A*s [English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Latin, Spanish, Chinese, Religious Studies, History, Drama, EPQ]; 1A [Additional Mathematics]

A-level: A*, A*, A, B [English Literature, Latin, Mathematics, Spanish]

EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP

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AI and Automation Intern

Amber Labs, UK (Oct 2023 - Feb 2024)

Built and trained models in **Python** for internal process automation.
Developed a functional chatbot using **OpenAI and spaCy**.
Analyzed data from Monday.com using **make.com** integrations.

View relevant code on GitHub →

Founder & CEO

Not Just Small Change, UK (Jan 2022 - Present)

Successfully **launched brand website and two products** within three months.
**Raised over £900** for Eating Disorder Awareness Week and the local Ukrainian crisis appeal.
Secured sponsorships and managed sales for fundraising initiatives.

Visit Not Just Small Change →

Editor-in-Chief U-Lingua

The Undergraduate Linguistics Association (Apr 2021 - Apr 2022)

**Increased reader engagement by 100%** through community outreach and social media.
Secured **£450 grant** from the Linguistics Association of Great Britain for hardcopy distribution.
Doubled the size of the editorial team, expanding university representation.

Learn more about U-Lingua →

Co-President & Welfare Officer

Pembroke College Committees

**Organized a sold-out May Ball** for 1,300 guests, overseeing all logistics (security, decor, entertainment).
As Welfare Officer, **increased mental health provisions** and launched Unmind/Headspace partnerships.
Other notable achievements in fundraising and performance arts.