I’m currently a researcher and Ph.D. student at Stanford University, where I’m advised by the wonderful Prof. Hyo Gweon! I also collaborate closely with the Bonawitz Computational Cognitive Development Lab at Harvard University.

In my work, I care about (1) conducting basic research to help build out our understanding of how human minds and brains operate, learn, and develop from early childhood onward, and (2), contributing to efforts leveraging that understanding outside of research to produce a tangible positive impact on learners’ development and lives. You can read more about my research here, and one of my (co-)efforts to build bridges between science & the world outside of science here!

I was born and raised in a small bilingual town bordering between the German- and French-speaking parts of Switzerland and spent most of my childhood years playing video games. After high school, I worked for the Swiss government, did some teaching in special ed, and helped infants, toddlers, and kids have a fun(-ish?) time in preschool. I then went on to study and do research at ZHAW, ETH Zurich, HU Berlin, LMU Munich, TU Munich, and Harvard (I enjoy moving around!)

I like to read and write, wander around and photograph my surroundings, and dabble in small web design projects (like this website!) I also enjoy baking, interior design (AKA frantically rearranging furniture), and winter sports (skiing & ice skating), and I try my best to log the many shows and movies I enjoy(ed) watching :)

Thanks for stopping by, and don’t hesitate to reach out!