About Me

I am currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan School of Information. I am also Affiliate Faculty with the Center for Ethics, Society, and Computing at the University of Michigan.
 

My journey has been marked by a commitment to advancing privacy, expression, and trust within the landscape of emerging technologies—from legacy messaging platforms to cutting-edge emotion artificial intelligence.

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My research operates at the critical intersection of media psychology and privacy law. The implications of my work extend across communication theory, platform design and law/policy development.  Specifically, my research:

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1) Bridges law and media studies by experimentally testing and validating the concepts proposed by leading privacy law scholars.
 

2) Advances understanding of emerging technologies such as emotion AI and virtual reality, ensuring ethical and effective implementations.

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3) Informs the design of messaging platforms to enhance privacy in response to screenshot collection and sharing.

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I earned my PhD from the Division of Emerging Media Studies at Boston University in February 2024 after receiving my BS in Communication from Cornell University.