CV
Education
PhD in Human-Centered Technology
New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, New York, USA
Jan. 2026 – present
Research Internship (MSc)
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Mar. 2025 – Aug. 2025
MSc in Applied Cognitive Psychology (Cum Laude)
Leiden University, Netherlands
Sep. 2023 – Aug. 2025
BSc in Psychology
Leiden University, Netherlands
Sep. 2019 – Jul. 2022
Minor: Technology, Law & Ethics — Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Research Experience
PhD Researcher
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Supervisor: Prof. Linda Ng Boyle
- Research on trust and group dynamics in automated systems
- Use of immersive simulations to study human–AI interaction
Research Intern
University of Michigan
Supervisor: Dr. Patrícia Alves-Oliveira
- Human–robot interaction research on assistive dining technologies
- Co-design and generative AI methods
Awards & Honors
School of Engineering (SoE) Fellowship
New York University · Jan. 2026
Doctoral fellowship supporting PhD in Human-Centered Technology
LUSTRA+ Scholarship
LUSTRA · Jun. 2025
Awarded for research internship at University of Michigan Robotics Department
Minerva Research Scholarship
Minerva Scholarship Fund · Jun. 2025
Awarded for research internship at University of Michigan Robotics Department
Professional Experience
Web Designer
Cenex, Amsterdam
Dec. 2024 – Feb. 2025
- Redesigned website interface using Figma
- Conducted usability testing and stakeholder collaboration
Educational Committee Representative
Leiden University
Oct. 2023 – Apr. 2024
Sales Assistant (Part-time)
Inditex
Aug. 2021 – Jun. 2024
Student Mentor
Leiden University
Jun. 2021 – Dec. 2021
Service & Volunteering
Social Mentor
Best Buddies International · Sep. 2025 – present
One-to-one friendship and inclusion program supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Educational Committee Representative
Leiden University · Oct. 2023 – Apr. 2024
Representative of Applied Cognitive Psychology (MSc) on the International Student Platform (ISP), advocating for international MSc students on educational matters.
Skills
Languages: English (Native), Lithuanian (Native), German (Fluent), Dutch (Basic), Greek (Basic)
Technical: Python, R, SPSS, MATLAB, Qualtrics
Tools: Figma, Microsoft Office
Additional Information
- Certified Yoga Instructor (200H)
- CS50: Introduction to Programming with Python (Harvard)
- GDPR Practitioner Certification
Interests
Yoga & meditation, traveling, volunteering, reading, photography, running