Research Profile
MBA Candidate, Concentration in Artificial Intelligence
Auburn University at Montgomery · Expected 2027
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
Auburn University at Montgomery
B.A. (Honors) Psychology
University of Delhi, Daulat Ram College
Qualifications & Achievements
A foundation in research and practice
2
Paper Publications
3
Published Books
5+
Conference Presentations
What I bring to the table
Three disciplines.
One coherent lens.
I study technology as more than a tool. I examine how it changes thinking, behavior, relationships, judgment, and organizational capability.
Information SystemsHow AI changes people
and the work they do
Current Research
Active research projects
Generative AI Use and Its Effects on Leadership Readiness Among Emerging Professionals
Working with Dr. Jeffrey Bohler on a two-phase mixed-methods study examining the relationship between natural GenAI use and leadership readiness among emerging professionals. Phase 1 examines GenAI-use patterns and baseline leadership readiness, while Phase 2 tests whether a four-week structured-reflection intervention improves leadership readiness among regular GenAI users.
How are GenAI-use frequency, purpose, reflective engagement, and passive/dependent use associated with motivational, cognitive, and behavioral-interpersonal leadership readiness?
Study design: Two-phase mixed-methods study using baseline comparisons, pretest-posttest measures, weekly AI-use logs, scenario-based responses, and qualitative reflections.
Auburn University at Montgomery
EQPitch Research Project
EQPitch is an exploratory AI-supported research project and applied research platform examining how realistic scenarios, guided reflection, and practical activities may strengthen emotional intelligence, communication, reflective judgment, and leadership-related skills among emerging professionals.
EQPitch explores whether people can meaningfully practice human capabilities such as empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, communication, confidence, and reflective decision-making through structured scenarios and guided activities.
Research journey
From psychology research to human-AI interaction.
2018 to 2022
A broad psychology research foundation
Published work on culture, spirituality, resilience, and health, alongside studies on women's resilience, meaning in life, and well-being presented at national and international conferences.
2021
Qualitative depth
Master's dissertation on poetry and psychology using semi-structured interviews and thematic network analysis with eight poets.
2021 to present
Research translated for public use
Three books, more than 100 psychology and mental-health articles, research presentations, and community-facing mental-health education.
Current
AI use and leadership readiness
Working with Dr. Jeffrey Bohler on a quasi-experimental study examining natural GenAI use, structured reflection, emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership readiness among emerging professionals.
Research agenda
Questions I want to pursue next.
Human Capability Under AI Augmentation
Under what conditions does GenAI improve employee learning, judgment, and performance, and when does reliance on it weaken independent problem-solving?
Human Factors in Algorithmic Decision-Making
How do emotional intelligence and reflective capacity influence reliance on AI recommendations when algorithmic advice conflicts with ethical, social, or contextual cues?
AI Assistance and Transparency
How does disclosing the use of AI assistance influence perceptions of competence, authenticity, trust, and fairness?
Reflection as a Design Intervention
Which prompts and system features can preserve human agency while improving responsible AI use, decision quality, and organizational performance?
Books
Three published books
"Bring behavioral depth to the study of AI, and translate rigorous research into systems that strengthen human capability."
The contribution I hope to make
Professional Links
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