About TIES Lab

The Technological Interventions for Ecological Systems (TIES) Lab at the University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to understanding and improving mental health and well-being through the intersection of psychological science, technology, and data science. Our research explores how people develop, connect, and influence one another within the relationships and environments that shape their everyday lives. We are particularly interested in the dynamic processes underlying mental health, family functioning, and interpersonal relationships—and how these processes unfold in real-world settings. By combining clinical psychology, advanced quantitative methods, and emerging technologies, we seek to move beyond traditional approaches to understanding human behavior. Our work uses tools such as smartphones, wearable sensors, artificial intelligence, and intensive longitudinal data to capture experiences as they happen, identify meaningful patterns, and develop personalized, adaptive interventions. A central goal of our lab is to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world impact. We translate insights from psychological research into accessible, scalable digital tools designed to support individuals and families in their daily lives. Ultimately, we envision a future in which technology and data science help us better understand human relationships, deliver support when and where it is needed, and make psychological science more accessible to the communities it serves.