I am a PhD candidate at the University of Zurich, supervised by Prof. Dr. Nathalie Giroud and Prof. Dr. Susanne Walitza. My research focuses on how multisensory and neurocognitive brain circuits shape symptom profiles and can help predict therapy outcomes in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. 

In 2025, I received my Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Zurich, focusing on neuro- and clinical psychology. My Master thesis "From Mystical Experience to Lasting Change: The Impact of Psychedelic and Non-Psychedelic Substances on Subjective Well-Being" investigated how the substances psilocybin, MDMA, and methylphenidate differentially influence subjective well-being in healthy individuals, and whether the neurocognitive mechanisms of mystical-type experiences mediate potential long-term changes. During my PhD, I aim to contribute to bridging neuroscience and clinical practice by investigating brain mechanisms that can inform tailored interventions, ultimately supporting everyday functioning and well-being in autistic adolescents and young adults.