
Our Founding Mission
Aigora was founded in 2019 with a clear mission: to empower sensory and consumer science teams to revolutionize marketing and R&D through the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI). We aim to leverage AI's capabilities to:​
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Bring greater value to organizations.
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Accelerate existing processes.
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Enhance overall effectiveness.
Expanding Capabilities
Sensory and consumer science serve as a critical bridge between products and the market. By integrating AI, we enable companies to make data-driven decisions, fostering sustainable and strategic research and data utilization.​
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Our expertise is built on:
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A team of highly qualified sensory PhD consultants.
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Deep understanding of human perception and behavior.
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Comprehensive knowledge of sensory and consumer science methods combined with data science.
While our foundation is in sensory and consumer science, our capabilities have broadened significantly. We have a robust technical team with extensive experience in:
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Data Science
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Machine Learning
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Knowledge Management
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This expertise allows us to extend our solutions across the entire research and development spectrum. We have also expanded into marketing and sales, where AI-driven strategies optimize performance and drive revenue growth.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of services that empower organizations to unlock their full potential. Through cutting-edge AI technologies and the expertise of our consultants and technical teams, we facilitate transformative journeys.​
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Join us to discover how AI can revolutionize your sensory and consumer science processes, enhancing both your company's success and its sustainability.​​​
Your Research Is In Good Hands
Our Founders

Dr. John Ennis is a veteran market research consultant trained in both mathematics and computational neuroscience, author of 50+ peer-reviewed articles and 2 books in sensory and consumer science, and recipient of the "Researcher of the Future" and UCSB "Outstanding Educator" awards.
Co-Founder & President
Dr. John Ennis

Dr. Ruth Brown-Ennis is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University and an expert practitioner of state-of-the-art data science tools.
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Dr. Ruth Brown-Ennis
Consultant
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Dr. Vanessa Rios de Souza holds a BSc in Food Engineering and a Ph.D. degree in Food Science and has over 10 years of experience in R&D, consumer and sensory research across multiple food product categories and functions, with strong background in food science and food processing. She has extensive experience in industrial, academic, and research settings.
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"What I like the most about working at Aigora is the friendly and collaborative atmosphere we have, where we genuinely empower our clients and treat them as our partners in success."
Director of Client Solutions
Dr. Vanessa Rios de Souza
Technical Team

Bartosz Smulski is a highly skilled engineer with over 6 years of experience in delivering Artificial Intelligence empowered solutions. He has a proven track record of developing state-of-the-art analytical solutions that span across a multitude of industries, including sensory and consumer science, finance, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Bartosz has extensive experience in both proof-of-concept and production solutions, leveraging cloud infrastructures to deliver robust, scalable solutions. As the leader of the technical team at Aigora, Bartosz brings his leadership skills to guide and mentor his team toward delivering cutting-edge solutions.
"One of the things I truly value here is our collective drive for excellence. It's not just about getting the job done, but about achieving the best possible outcomes."
Chief Technology Officer
Bartosz Smulski
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Marcin began his career in the banking industry, dedicating seven years to the field following his graduation in finance. His journey then led him into the realm of data science, where he contributed to projects in the pharmaceutical, energy and affiliate marketing sectors. His work focused on both the solution design and the development of scalable products for customers. Now at Aigora, Marcin applies his rich experience to support the creation of robust and effective solutions for clients, ensuring they meet the highest standards of efficiency and innovation.
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"I find the greatest satisfaction in working closely with our customers, developing innovative tools that truly meet their needs. It's incredibly rewarding to be part of a team that not only shares a dedication to excellence but also brings diverse strengths and ideas to our projects. The synergy we create at Aigora is something I deeply admire and value."
Solutions Engineer
Marcin Smiechowicz

Mateusz is an applied mathematics graduate with over 8 years of machine learning experience. He has been involved in data science projects spanning diverse sectors, including investment banking, the pharmaceutical industry, retail, and e-commerce. His broad experience allows for solving business problems using algorithms/maths.
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"At Aigora, I truly value our team. Working with them is genuinely rewarding because they are passionate experts in their fields!"
Artificial Intelligence Lead
Mateusz Kowalski

Dominik, with degrees in Data Science from Warsaw University of Technology, has over three years' experience in international bioinformatics projects, leading to publications and talks. Now at Aigora, he designs and develops internal tools, implementing client solutions. His expertise in programming in R, combined with his passion for innovation, positions him as a key asset in the ever-evolving field of data science.
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"At Aigora, I find the perfect blend of innovation, collaboration, and challenge. Designing and developing tools that not only meet our clients' needs but also push the boundaries of data science is an invigorating experience. It's a place where my passion for technology finds a true purpose."
Solutions Engineer
Dominik Rafacz
Administrative Team

Megan Livingston has been with Aigora since September of 2019. With over fifteen years of business administration under her belt, she has a wide range of industry knowledge to include: insurance, education, hospitality, and healthcare. She’s proud and thankful to call Aigora home.
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"I love working for Aigora because I’m continually learning and experiencing new things. Before, I’d never considered all the science behind the products I consume or wear. Now, when I get ready for the day or open my pantry to consider what’s for dinner or get my kids ready for bed I’m proud knowing I am, Aigora is, a part of those products."
Director of Operations
Megan Livingston

Prior to joining Aigora, Marjorie Aleguen worked as a sample coordinator at Yuenthai Philippines, Inc., a manufacturer of one and famous sports apparel and garments with production facilities in China, Cambodia, and Philippines. She earned a bachelor's degree in information technology from University of Cebu.
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"Working at Aigora is fun and helps me meet exciting people from different parts of the world. This experience has also profoundly enhanced my aptitude for uncovering latent abilities I never thought possible."
Executive Assistant
Marjorie Aleguen
Advisors

Dr. Cécile Bavay-Alessandri holds a Ph.D. in Food Science focusing on Sensory Science and Sensometrics. She has over 10 years of experience in sensory and consumer science through multiple roles, from leading sensory projects to developing tools for analysis and science and providing key consumer feedback for product improvement. Her multi-disciplinary experience brings together the specialties of sensory science and data science.
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"What I truly enjoy at Aigora is the passion we put into our projects and how dedicated we are to empowering our clients!”
Advisor
Dr. Cecile Bavay-Alessandri

Viktor Plamenov has a diverse set of skills and experiences, having both a formal background in mathematical optimization and stochastic processes at the postgrad level (University of Edinburgh, 2019), as well as professional experience across a variety of industries, including quant finance, pharma, and energy. His main areas of expertise are discrete optimization, time series analysis, symbolic computing, and genetic programming. He also enjoys building large-scale R Shiny apps and solving computational problems. His favorite technologies for solving technical problems are Wolfram Mathematica, R, and Python.
Technical Advisor
Viktor Plamenov