Our People

Current Members

Juhi Kulshrestha

Assistant Professor

Aalto University

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University and lead the Computational Social Science research group. My research, at the intersection of computer science and social science, broadly focuses on leveraging digital behavioral data to quantify and characterize how people consume news and information on the web and its effect on society. More recently, I have been interested in studying the interplay between individuals’ internet use and their psychological wellbeing. I co-teach the Computational Social Science course at Aalto.

Mohammad Belal

Doctoral Researcher

Aalto University

I am a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University with a passion for Data Science and Machine Learning. My academic journey includes a Master's in Computer Application from Aligarh Muslim University. My research interests lie at the intersection of technology and social impact, with a current focus on studying the association between Internet use and psychological well-being. I have a strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and natural language processing. I am committed to leveraging technology to address social challenges, particularly in digital health.

Yajing Wang

Doctoral Researcher

Aalto University

I am a Doctoral Researcher in Computational Social Science with a research focus on understanding the complex relationship between digital behaviors and mental health. I use computational methods to study digital trace data and explore how these behaviors influence loneliness, mental health challenges, and overall well-being. My work combines statistical analysis and mixed methods research to uncover meaningful patterns, motivations, and underlying insights—bridging the gap between what “we do online” and “how we feel offline”. I am committed to helping individuals engage with technology in healthier, more mindful ways.

Master Thesis Students

Master Project Students

Research Assistants

Collaborators

• Talayeh Aledavood
  University Lecturer - Aalto University
• Nguyen Luong
  Doctoral Researcher - Aalto University
• Marcos Oliveira
  Assistant Professor - University of Exeter
• Lisa Merten
  Senior Researcher Media Use & Digital Communication - Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut (HBI)
• Sebastian Stier
  Scientific Director | Professor - GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences | University of Mannheim
• Katrin Weller
  Scientific Director | Professor - GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences | Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf
• Cornelius Puschmann
  Professor - University of Bremen
• Roberto Ulloa
  Postdoctoral Researcher - University of Konstanz
• Celina Kacperski
  Researcher - University of Konstanz
• Andreas Spitz
  Junior Professor - University of Konstanz
• Peter Selb
  Professor - University of Konstanz
• Denis Bonnay
  Assistant Professor - Paris Nanterre University