Melika Vafafar
External Affiliate
PhD Candidate in Human-Computer Interaction in Computer Science department at Northeastern University, London and the University of Kent, UK
Her research explores empathic AI and immersive technologies for mental health and emotional well-being, integrating perspectives from HCI, psychology, neuroscience, and ethics.
Her interdisciplinary background in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and HCI informs the design of empathetic, ethically grounded tools to support psychological well-being.
Related Research Topic Areas:Artificial Intelligence Empathy and Morality