Sachin R. Pendse

Sachin R. Pendse is a researcher specializing in the intersection of technology and mental health, currently working at the University of California, San Francisco. His research interests include digital mental health, human-computer interaction, decolonization, and technology ethics, with a particular focus on how technology can contribute to mental health support and healthcare services in developing countries. He pursued his education at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he conducted significant academic research. His work has been published in leading conferences and journals, investigating the applications and challenges of large language models in mental health support, as well as the innovative potential of technology in the global mental health field.

• 2023 – Present·University of California, San Francisco·Researcher
  • Focused on research in digital mental health, exploring the use of large language models in mental health support.
• Georgia Institute of Technology | Research Assistant
  • Engaged in multiple research projects at the intersection of mental health and technology, including innovations in decolonized digital mental health.

• 2018–2023·Georgia Institute of Technology·Ph.D.
  • Research focused on human-computer interaction and mental health support, emphasizing the role of technology in global mental health.