Adam Grabell

Adam Grabell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he conducts research on emotion regulation and early childhood psychopathology. He leads the Self-Regulation, Emotions, & Early Development (SEED) Lab, located in Tobin Hall 614.

Education:

• PhD, University of Michigan
• West Windsor Plainsboro High School

His research focuses on understanding how young children regulate emotions and how disruptions in this process relate to early signs of mood and behavioral disorders. Using a multi-method approach, his lab integrates neuroimaging (fNIRS), psychophysiological measures, wearable devices, and detailed behavioral coding to capture the complexity of emotional development. His work bridges clinical and developmental psychology with cognitive neuroscience.

Dr. Grabell's recent publications reveal a strong focus on neural and physiological mechanisms underlying irritability, cognitive flexibility, self-regulation, and cultural influences in preschoolers. His studies often employ fNIRS to examine prefrontal cortex activity and explore non-linear relationships between brain function and behavioral symptoms.

Scientific Awards:

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Dr. Grabell advises undergraduate and graduate students in psychological and brain sciences and is actively engaged in externally funded research. His lab collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop sensitive tools for early identification of emotional and behavioral risk. While specific grants are not listed, his research is supported through publication in top-tier developmental and clinical journals.

Labs and Research Groups:

• Self-Regulation, Emotions, & Early Development (SEED) Lab