Andrew Miles

Andrew Miles is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto, where he directs the Morality, Action, and Cognition (MAC) Lab. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and specializes in synthesizing cultural sociology, social psychology, and cognitive science to study moral cultures, behavioral consistency, and dual-process cognition. His work examines how values, identities, and automatic cognitive processes influence behavior, particularly in contexts like prosocial actions and moral decision-making.

Educated at Duke University, Miles has taught quantitative methods including regression analysis, missing data techniques, and statistical software applications. He currently teaches introductory statistics to undergraduates. His research also explores rural clergy health and the intersection of religion with health outcomes, reflecting his broader interest in methodological innovation.

Research Interests: Miles focuses on two core areas—moral worldviews and their societal implications, and behavioral models integrating cultural and cognitive processes. His MAC Lab emphasizes advancing measurement techniques for implicit cognition and fostering collaborative research productivity. Notable projects include a registered trial on prosocial behavior’s mental health benefits during the pandemic and methodological work on automatic cognition assessment.

Professional Contributions: Miles has published in top journals like the American Sociological Review and developed workshops on quantitative methods. His lab supports graduate students in producing high-quality research while addressing societal challenges through empirical inquiry. He maintains an active role in mentoring graduate researchers like Ethan Shapiro, Yagana Samim, and Soli Dubash, who contribute to studies on cultural cognition, craft economies, and mental health networks.