About Tanzeem
I am a…
Brainstormer, Idea generator, Inventor, Scientist, Technologist
Bio
I am an associate professor in Computing and Information Sciences at Cornell University and co-founder and CEO of HealthRhythms. I received my PhD from the Media Laboratory at MIT.
I direct the People Aware Computing group which develops mobile sensing systems for understanding life patterns of individuals, groups, and societies. I specifically focus on analyzing voice patterns for health. I hope to change the way mental health is diagnosed and treated by creating novel wearable and cellphone system that continuously track mental wellbeing.
My work has been featured in the Economist, NYTimes, BBC, MIT Technology Review, FastCompany and other popular press. I was recognized in MIT Technology Review's 2008 TR35 list which recognizes 35 most innovative technologist under the age of 35.
I'm passionate about
Improving mental wellbeing using mobile sensing and micro interventions.
An idea worth spreading
No health without mental health
Areas of expertise
People-Aware Computing, Technology for Mental Wellbeing, Ubiquitous Computing
Things you might not know
Salsa dancing, cooking, being goofy