I am interested in the mechanisms that enable our understanding of others' emotions and feelings. Specifically, I investigate how different information channels (visual, auditory, and linguistic) contribute differentially to cognitive and affective empathy in neurotypical (i.e., individuals of typical developmental, intellectual, and cognitive abilities) and autistic individuals.  In my research, I combine behavioral, psychophysiology and EEG methods as well as advanced statistical methods (e.g., mixed model analysis, and Bayesian modeling analysis). I am also involved in projects investigating the effects of sleep disturbances on perception and behavior.

I hope that my research will help us better understand empathic processes in order to enhance communication between people and improve the day-to-day social functioning of autistic individuals.