Dr. Nazanin Andalibi studies how and why people use social media and technologies to express themselves and interact with others, especially when they experience stigma or adversities. Through this work, she finds ways to design social media sites in ways that are more inclusive of people experiencing difficulties — for example, to make it easier for them to express themselves safely and exchange social support. Dr. Andalibi also critically examines the ways emerging technologies such as emotion artificial intelligence may engage with humans in times of distress or in otherwise private and personal settings. Her work's overarching vision is making possible a more compassionate and inclusive world where vulnerable individuals are more empowered and their wellbeing is enhanced.