Pomona College'26 | Cognitive Science | Applied Cognition in Therapeutics | Human-Centered Design
I am a cognitive science researcher driven by a commitment to translate scientific knowledge into accessible, scalable products that augment cognition and enhance well-being. I specialize in digital therapeutics, immersive AI, and human-centered design. My passion and work center on the question: How can we design intelligent, multisensory systems that meaningfully support human cognition as well as physical and psychological well-being?
While I have addressed this question through my interdisciplinary studies at Pomona College, spanning psychology, psychobiology, neuroscience, cognition and the arts, philosophy of mind, consciousness, computer science, data science, and human-centered design engineering, I have also addressed it through my applied research and work experiences at Pomona College (Pomona College's VR Lab) and start-ups (Foretell Reality-The Glimpse Group, Neo Auvra, and Emteq Labs), focusing on VR-based therapy, biosensing wearables, and AI-driven adaptive systems.
My approach integrates rigorous experimental design with deep sensitivity to human experience. I have collaborated with surgeons, electrical and software engineers, clinical psychiatrists, digital health strategists, and neuroscientists to explore how immersive AI environments can augment therapeutic outcomes. Guided by a commitment to human flourishing and empowered by my interdisciplinary training, I aim to design digital systems that extend human capabilities while preserving autonomy, agency, and psychological integrity.
My work includes conducting clinical and preclinical studies, authoring a state-of-the-art paper, and leading a project on immersive AI interventions. Across these projects, I examine how adaptive technologies can promote cognitive and emotional well-being in ways that are clinically meaningful and experientially grounded.
Understanding human cognition, perception, and behavior through interdisciplinary research approaches.
Translating cognitive science principles into therapeutic interventions and digital health solutions.
Learning to translate user needs, behaviors, and decision-making factors into purposeful and testable design solutions.
Exploring creative practices that has had a significant impact on my personal and professional growth.
I believe that technology should amplify human potential, not replace human connection. In my work on virtual reality therapeutics and AI-driven interventions, I prioritize user agency, transparency, and ethical considerations. Every research decision is guided by the question: How does this address user needs?