Research Team
ABOUT
Welcome to the Longitudinal Mixture Modeling Research Lab (LMMRL), where we’re pushing the boundaries of mixture modeling research with a focus on Latent Transition Analysis (LTA) and its applications. Our mission is to delve into the current practices of researchers employing LTA and related techniques, enhancing the understanding and application of these sophisticated statistical methods in diverse fields.


Delwin Carter
Project Supervisor

Bill Nguyen B.S., B.A.
Lab Coordinator
Bill is interested in the methods—computational and introspective—used to investigate the brain and mind. He recently received his B.S. in psychological and brain sciences and B.A. in philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Bill is interested in the methods—computational and introspective—used to investigate the brain and mind. He recently received his B.S. in psychological and brain sciences and B.A. in philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Casey Lopez
Research Assistant
Casey Lopez is a third-year Psychological and Brain Sciences Major who also assists with research in the UCSB Attention Lab. She is from San Diego and enjoys reading, cooking, dancing, and language learning. Casey plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Social Psychology focusing on childhood adversity and family relationships.
Casey Lopez is a third-year Psychological and Brain Sciences Major who also assists with research in the UCSB Attention Lab. She is from San Diego and enjoys reading, cooking, dancing, and language learning. Casey plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Social Psychology focusing on childhood adversity and family relationships.

Yunfei Bi
Research Assistant
Hi! I am Yunfei Bi, and I major in Psychology. I really like playing badminton in my free time. I always believe that more practices and failures make more success. It is my pleasure to be part of this lab!
Hi! I am Yunfei Bi, and I major in Psychology. I really like playing badminton in my free time. I always believe that more practices and failures make more success. It is my pleasure to be part of this lab!

Makena Inghram
Research Assistant
Makena Inghram is a former UCSB student. She graduated in ‘23 with a bachelor’s in Philosophy and Theater. Makena currently resides in the middle of California where she partakes in various art projects and side quests.
Makena Inghram is a former UCSB student. She graduated in ‘23 with a bachelor’s in Philosophy and Theater. Makena currently resides in the middle of California where she partakes in various art projects and side quests.

Lillia Krawiec
Research Assistant
Lillia is a former UCSB student, who graduated in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences. They currently are planning to either pursue a radiology certification or obtain a masters degree in Human Factors. In their free time, Lillia enjoys tabletop games, fencing, and reading.
Lillia is a former UCSB student, who graduated in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences. They currently are planning to either pursue a radiology certification or obtain a masters degree in Human Factors. In their free time, Lillia enjoys tabletop games, fencing, and reading.

Victoria Alvarado
Research Assistant
Victoria is a graduating Biopsychology Major at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Post-grad, she plans on either pursuing a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or entering PA school with a focus on women’s health. In her free time, Victoria enjoys painting and reading.
Victoria is a graduating Biopsychology Major at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Post-grad, she plans on either pursuing a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or entering PA school with a focus on women’s health. In her free time, Victoria enjoys painting and reading.
Past Team Members

Megan Butler
