Hi, I am a cognitive neuroscientist and wellbeing aficionado, deeply invested in understanding the cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms underlying human flourishing. My research explores contemplative practices designed to cultivate wholesome states of mind—spanning meditation, prayer, collective cultural rituals, and psychedelic therapies. I approach these topics from an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating cognitive science, neurobiology, computational modeling, and phenomenology to investigate mechanisms of self-regulation and transformation.

I am currently pursuing my doctoral studies in Neuroscience at McGill University under the supervision of Dr. Michael Lifshitz, with co-supervision from Prof. Dr. Karl Friston. My academic journey includes a master’s degree in Mind, Language, and Embodied Cognition from the University of Edinburgh (UK) and undergraduate studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Maastricht (Netherlands).

Beyond academia, I have worked as a consultant for a neurotech start-up and contributed to two AI companies, applying Bayesian solutions to machine learning challenges. As a certified Unified Mindfulness Meditation Coach, I support individuals through personalized one-on-one coaching and also lead larger group sessions, fostering practical pathways to mental clarity and wellbeing. My personal contemplative practice profoundly informs my work and teaching, bridging theoretical insights with lived experience.