I study forms of communication that people perceive as essential or appealing, yet struggle to express or implement with current systems. My work begins by identifying these unmet communicative needs and exploring how emerging technologies—such as AI, LLMs, and VR—can address them concretely.

In one project, I built an LLM-based agent that enables users to converse with a projected version of their future self three years ahead. The project made the previously abstract concept of a ‘future self’ into a concrete, interactive experience—one that users could actively engage with rather than just imagine.

My research exists at the intersection of HCI, Communication and Media, and Psychology. At its core, I seek to understand people and interactive systems through communication. To achieve this, I build prototypes and use evaluation methods tailored to each research question, combining statistical analysis with qualitative methods. I also conduct design research to show how these findings can inform the creation of real-world systems.

Please feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to connect and explore new ideas! 😄