Sofia Lahutina

Sofia Lahutina is a Research Fellow at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Department of Sport and Health Sciences, hosted by Prof. Manuel Spitschan. Her fellowship under the 'Fellowship for Ukrainian Scientists' program (2022) focuses on developing a sleep health chatbot to address trauma-induced sleep disturbances among populations affected by the war in Ukraine. The project emphasizes cross-cultural adaptation and accessibility of mental health support through digital tools.

Her research intersects psychological trauma, sleep science, and technological interventions, aiming to leverage chatbot technology for scalable mental health solutions. Current work explores the efficacy of AI-driven dialogue systems in improving sleep hygiene and psychological resilience in conflict-affected communities.