Xiao Yang

Quantitative Methods and Mental Health

Health Sciences and Computer Sciences

Northeastern University

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I am a quantitative psychologist focusing on developing novel methods to study complex psychological processes and how these psychological processes impact important outcomes, such as mental health. The methods I have been developing focus on dynamical system methods, control theory, network analysis, and machine learning, which rely heavily on intensive longitudinal data (e.g., experience sampling). In recent years, my research started integrating more passive sensing data via smartphones and wearables, and finding new ways to push our understanding of psychology. I am excited to explore the possibilities of applying AI methods, such as reinforcement learning, to research how people adapt to their environment and balance their inner world.

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