I am an associate professor at The Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus, Ohio, USA and based in the School of Communication and the Translational Data Analytics Institute. My research lab seeks to examine the mental processes that underlie the constant connectivity of today's world, with a special focus on technology habits and their implications for personal well-being (e.g., addiction). My work has been published in cross-disciplinary scientific journals such as Nature Human Behaviour, Annual Review of Psychology, and Communication Theory, as well as featured in popular press outlets such as the The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

 

I received my doctorate from the University of Michigan specializing in the relationship between communication technology usage and social psychology. My PhD was completed under the guidance of Dr. Scott Campbell (Communication), Dr. Emily Falk (Communication, Psychology, Neuroscience), Dr. Nicole Ellison (Information, Communication),  Dr. Sonya Dal Cin (Communication, Psychology), and Dr. Ethan Kross (Psychology). See below for my complete academic record (CV).