Clara Louise Lopes, PhD

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Hi, I’m Clara Lopes.
I’m a cognitive scientist and mixed methods researcher with a strong quantitative background in experimental design, behavioral data analysis, and physiological measurement. I use tools like R, eye-tracking, EEG, and surveys to investigate how people process information in emotionally and cognitively demanding contexts.

I specialize in bridging the gap between engineering teams and the people who use (and need) the technology—translating insights from behavioral science and use-inspired basic research into design decisions that actually work in real-world settings.