Postdoctoral Scholars
Ruth Appel
rappel@stanford.edu
Ruth Appel's CV
Appel combines insights and methods from psychology, political science and computer science to develop and evaluate evidence-based interventions to promote the social good. She is particularly passionate about preventing the spread of misinformation, promoting wellbeing and mental health, and addressing ethical challenges related to new technologies.
Academic Background
- Ph.D., Communication, Stanford University
Focus Area
Media Psychology, Advisor: Jennifer Pan
Rebecca Lewis
Becca Lewis researches ideological and social histories of Silicon Valley and the internet.
Academic Background
- Ph.D., Communication, Stanford University
Subigya Nepal
sknepal@stanford.edu
Subigya's website
Subigya's Stanford Profile
MAP Lab profile
Subigya is a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI working with Professor Gabriella Harari. He received his PhD in Computer Science from Dartmouth College under Professor Andrew T. Campbell. His research integrates Ubiquitous Computing, AI, and Computational Social Science to gain insights into human behavior. Subigya leverages AI and passive sensing to assess wellbeing, develop just-in-time interventions, and enhance productivity across diverse settings. He has conducted extensive longitudinal studies, including a groundbreaking four-year study tracking over 200 Dartmouth students—the longest continuous mobile sensing study to date. His work encompasses analyzing COVID-19's impact on students, investigating workplace dynamics, and pioneering approaches for mental health assessment. Subigya's research spans clinical contexts, supporting patients with serious mental illness, and non-clinical environments like college campuses and workplaces, aiming to positively influence individual and societal wellbeing.
Academic Background
- PhD in Computer Science from Dartmouth College in 2024.