Debbie S. Ma

Debbie S. Ma is a Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. She leads the Social Perception Lab, where her research primarily focuses on understanding the intricacies of social perception. Her work delves into how individuals perceive and interpret social cues, which has significant implications for various fields, including social psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Professor Ma earned her PhD from California State University, Northridge in 2011. Since then, she has been actively involved in research that explores the cognitive processes underlying social interactions. Her studies often incorporate interdisciplinary approaches, combining insights from psychology, neuroscience, and sociology to provide a comprehensive understanding of social perception. Through her work, she aims to contribute to the development of interventions and strategies that can enhance social interactions and reduce biases in perception.