Christopher J. Karr
Technology Director
Prior to BRIC, Chris founded a successful research software consultancy (Audacious Software), where he served research clients for over fifteen years creating open-source platforms, frameworks, and methodologies to tackle research challenges in psychology, political science, economics, and health care. He earned his master's degree from Northwestern University's Media, Technology & Society program, where his work focused on context-aware computing powered by passive sensing and machine learning. In addition to his research work, he has also served as the CTO for two technology startups.
BRIC-Related Publications
The following publications use a BRIC technology and Christopher J. Karr is an author.
Meyerhoff et al. (2024). Small Steps over time: A longitudinal usability test of an automated interactive text messaging intervention to support self-management of depression and anxiety symptoms. Journal of Affective Disorders, 345, 122–130
Farronato et al. (2024). Webmunk: A New Tool for Studying Online Behavior and Digital Platforms
Stamatis et al. (2023). Specific associations of passively sensed smartphone data with future symptoms of avoidance, fear, and physiological distress in social anxiety. Internet Interventions, 34, 100683
Reyes-Portillo et al. (2022). Gathering Behavioural Data from User-Provided Social Media Downloads
Meyerhoff et al. (2022). System design of a text messaging program to support the mental health needs of non-treatment seeking young adults. Procedia Computer Science, 206, 68–80
Liu et al. (2022). The relationship between text message sentiment and self-reported depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 302, 7–14
Menchen-Trevino & Karr (2022). Understanding individual web browsing: social media use in context, 126–136
Stokes et al. (2020). A Playful City in the Cards: Sharing Power in Game Design by Extending the Card Metaphor, 375–378
Meyer et al. (2018). Capturing Rest-Activity Profiles in Schizophrenia Using Wearable and Mobile Technologies: Development, Implementation, Feasibility, and Acceptability of a Remote Monitoring Platform. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 6, e188
Menchen-Trevino & Karr (2012). Researching Real-World Web Use with Roxy: Collecting Observational Web Data with Informed Consent. Journal of Information Technology & Politics, 9, 254–268