Emotional processes can be more effectively tested when they are examined from more than one angle. Experimental methods, which enable researchers to establish causality while controlling for third variables, are invaluable. However, complementing these approaches with measurements taken outside the experimental setting, such as ecological momentary assessments, provides a more naturalistic and ecologically valid perspective on emotions in everyday life.
In my research, I have combined both methodologies to gain a comprehensive understanding of emotion dysregulation processes. During my doctoral program at Penn State, I primarily tested emotion processing models in laboratory settings, while currently, as a research fellow at the University of Michigan, I am analyzing intensive longitudinal data.
In addition to employing a diverse range of analytical approaches in my research, I have also taken on the role of co-leader for the ABCT Clinical Research Methods and Statistics Special Interest Group (SIG). In this capacity, I have organized and conducted seminars and workshops that delve into cutting-edge research methodologies.
Research Methods
Psychophysiology Measurements
Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Respiration (RSP)
Psychophysiology Equipment and Software
Biopac MP150
Biopac STP100C
AcqKnowledge 5.0
Cardio Edit/Batch
Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
Paco app (PACO)
Open Data Kit (ODK)
Experimental Stimuli Presentation
Eprime 2.0
Computational Recognition of Dynamic Facial Expressions
Noldus FaceReader 6
Statistical Methods
Network and Graphical Approaches
Contemporaneous Network Modeling
Multilevel Vector Auto-regression (mlVAR)
For more information about network analysis methods, please visit the INSNA website.
Multidimensional Scaling (MDS)
Vector Analysis
Concept Mapping
Machine Learning
Decision Tree
Logistic Regression
Random Forest
Gradient Boosting
Network-Augmented Machine Learning Utility (NAMU)
Intensive Longitudinal Data Analysis
Multilevel Modeling (MLM)
Time-Varying Effect Modeling (TVEM)
Random Intercept Cross-lagged Panel Model (RI-CLPM)
Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling (DSEM)