Designing technology for human wellbeing

I create human-centered systems that blend science, empathy, and behavior design — with a focus on mental health, autonomy, and sustainable change.

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What I Do

I’m an Applied Research Scientist with a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction and a background in computing engineering. I specialize in understanding human needs through rigorous research and turning those insights into real-world, validated technologies.

My work lives at the intersection of science, behavior, and technology. I formulate hypotheses, develop human-centered systems, and evaluate them through experimentation — always aiming to create tools that are not only functional, but meaningful.

I'm deeply interested in how technology can support mental health, promote behavioral change, and enhance human wellbeing. Drawing from both scientific evidence and lived experience, I design systems that care.

I thrive in environments where research is not performative but impactful — where we build, test, measure, and learn with clarity and purpose.

I bring a cross-disciplinary mindset, hands-on experience across research and engineering, and a strong commitment to delivering evidence-based solutions that improve people’s lives.

Areas of Focus

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

I explore how digital tools can support self-regulation, emotional balance, and mental health. My work blends scientific insight with lived experience to design systems that care.

Behavior Change through Technology

I design and evaluate frameworks that help people build sustainable habits. My research draws on Self-Determination Theory to inform feature design and motivational strategies.

Human–AI Interaction

I investigate how people interpret, trust, and collaborate with intelligent systems. I focus on explainability, transparency, and meaningful human-AI partnerships.

Selected Publications

  • Apps That Motivate: A Taxonomy of App Features Based on Self-Determination Theory
    International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (2020)
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  • Informed Choices, Progress Monitoring and Peer Comparison: Features that Support Psychological Needs
    MobileHCI 2021
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  • Designing for Gender Role Differences Through the Lens of SDT
    UMAP 2021
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  • Doctoral Thesis: In the Quest for the Motivation App
    University of Lausanne (2022)
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Contact

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