I am a video artist and creative technology researcher currently based in Bordeaux, France. My work is designed to trigger curiosity and propose unusual perspectives. Organic “special” effects which arise naturally during filming or editing are often highlighted rather than dismissed in my final work. I am inspired by surrealism, nonlinear narratives, the brain, and experiences of emotion. My next creative work will explore the discontinuity of relationships within virtual social networks, and ideas of narrative identity.
In my research, I have investigated haptic feedback, virtual reality embodiment, and user responses to different environments and tasks through brain activity, eye tracking, electrodermal activity, and self-reported data. In my current research, I use creative storytelling techniques to reduce stigma towards schizophrenia, and explore uses for affective computing in mental health applications. I hold a B.A. from Indiana University and a PhD in Technology from Purdue University.