My research explores two interconnected directions: how social and cultural inputs shape our conceptualization and mental representation of social categories, and how conceptual repertoires in turn influence social outcomes - including harm perception, credibility judgments, and relevant implications (related to the phenomenon of hermeneutical injustice).

To date, my work has focused primarily on the first direction, for example examining how adults and children engage in essentialist thinking about real and novel social categories across cultures. In my PhD, I will continue along this line with a cross-cultural focus, examining the conceptualization of gender as a social category and its practical implications - particularly in relation to gender-affirming care and real-world social outcomes.

When I'm not doing research, I enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles and spending time with dogs.