About Me

As a PhD candidate in Psychology with a focus on ​Cognitive Neuroscience at The Ohio State University, I ​am dedicated to unraveling the complexities of the ​human mind. My research explores computational ​models of category learning and the intricate ​connections within memory, aiming to bridge the gap ​between theoretical constructs and practical ​applications. Complementing my doctoral studies, I am ​also pursuing a Master's in Applied Statistics, ​equipping me with robust analytical skills to enhance ​my research methodologies. My academic journey is ​driven by a passion for understanding cognitive ​processes and leveraging statistical tools to contribute ​to advancements in understanding human learning.

In our everyday lives, there are often more aspects of the environment than we can reasonably ​attend. As a consequence, we selectively attend to some aspects of the environment -- usually ​those aspects which are most relevant to our goals -- and ignore aspects that are deemed ​irrelevant. It follows then, that using selective attention can limit a learner's impression of an ​environment, because the information that is stored in memory is only a biased sample or partially ​encoded version of that environment. However, previous theories assume perfect and consistent ​access to all available dimensions, regardless of how attention is distributed. I aim to build upon ​existing models of categorization and illustrate how partial encoding can account for differences ​in learning. I am currently using various benchmark datasets to demonstrate how the model can ​flexibly capture different learning strategies within the same task by creating a map of the ​corresponding representation. Most importantly, I show how models equipped with partial ​encoding readily account for unique behavioral profiles suggesting failure of selective attention to ​relevant dimensions.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Advised by Dr. Pernille Hemmer ​and Dr. Julien Musolino

Graduate Research Assistant

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Advised by Dr. Brandon Turner and ​Dr. Vladimir Sloutsky

September 2018 to August 2021

August 2021 to Present

Research Awards

Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Award 2024

Recognizes exceptional graduate

students with an excellent research record working towards a Ph.D. in the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State

University to be able to further their interdisciplinary research in order to advance in the program and complete their

degree.

Psychology Wallar Endowment Scholarship 2023

Awarded to students for summer research funding.

Klein Award 2022

Awarded to students who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to research and community service.

MarilynShaw Award for Research Promise 2021

Awarded in memory of Professor Marilyn Shaw (1944-1983) to the senior psychology major who shows the most promise of a ​creative and productive research career.

Henry Rutgers Scholar Award 2021

Recognizes graduating seniors who have completed outstanding independent research projects leading to a thesis in their major ​field of study or interdisciplinary thesis

Paul Robeson Scholar 2021

Students at the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences who completed a senior thesis

The Dorothy and David Cooper Scholarship 2020

Summer undergraduate summer research fellowship awarded to outstanding students majoring in psychology.