The research work package No. 6
Interinstitutional cooperation, led by Misha Pavel (OU), represented Patrícia Martinková (institute of computer science of the cas)
Research, Development, and Application of Innovative Methods for Processing Complex Data in the Field of Wellbeing (OU)
leader prof. Misha Pavel (OU)
is affiliated with Northeastern University and the University of California Davis, specializing in electrical engineering, computer science, and experimental psychology. His research focuses on multiscale computer modeling of human behavior and its control, as well as technological innovations aimed at supporting sustainable, distributed, proactive healthcare. He studies approaches to reasoning and augmenting human intelligence using computer games, EEG, and transcranial electrical stimulation.
What do we do?
What do we study?
We study and develop statistical models and computational algorithms that help us understand hard-to-measure phenomena, such as mood, physical activity, and wellbeing, as well as relationships between these phenomena and other characteristics, including their development over time.
We also prioritise model accuracy — in simulation studies and analyses of real-world data, we compare newly developed methods with commonly used ones to ensure their reliability. Our results are shared in open-access software so they are available to the general public and experts alike.
How can this research benefit society?
Our research produces more accurate models and analytical methods with higher informational value than those commonly available. This enables society to better understand complex and hard-to-measure areas such as wellbeing or the effects of physical activity on mental health.
Our models allow professionals in healthcare, education, and policy-making to make more informed decisions and formulate recommendations that contribute to improved quality of life and better health outcomes for the population.