Harvard Psychiatry Research Day

I recently presented my research at Harvard Psychiatry Research Day, exploring how spatial cognition influences identity across physical, social, and digital environments. Using large language models (LLMs) to analyze qualitative interviews, I examined how individuals navigate interconnected spaces, shaping their sense of belonging and adaptation.

Findings were translated into artistic visualizations—including portraits, landscapes, and multi-exposure imagery—highlighting both explicit and implicit cognitive connections. Sentiment analysis across 11 spatial themes revealed significant variation, and network analysis identified strong links between environmental advocacy, digital interactions, and artistic collaborations.

This research suggests that AI-driven qualitative methods, in conjunction with visual art, can offer new frameworks for understanding spatial cognition, identity formation, and collective belonging. Learn More About the Mental Mapping Project >>