Zeynep Demirbas

What they built

Conducted pioneering research evaluating whether AI chatbots (LLMs) can reliably detect stress, finding they are not suitable substitutes for human therapists. 8th grade researcher and Thermo Fisher JIC 2025 Finalist.

Verified track record

• Thermo Fisher JIC 2025 Finalist. Featured in Science News Explores ('AI shouldn't be trusted with your mental health, teen finds'). Research on LLM reliability for mental health applications.