Anthony D. Hermann

Anthony D. Hermann is a Professor and Psychology Department Chair at Bradley University within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. He directs the Honors Experience in Psychology and serves on departmental committees. Holding a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Ohio State University (2002), he previously taught at Willamette University and Kalamazoo College before joining Bradley in 2008.

• Education: Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Ohio State University (2002)
• Teaching: Principles of Psychology, Social Psychology, Experimental Psychology
• Service: Director of Honors Experience, active committee participant

Dr. Hermann’s research centers on self-evaluations and their impact on interpersonal dynamics, particularly focusing on narcissistic traits and their influence on social behavior. He also investigates communication of expectations between students and instructors, analyzing effects on classroom outcomes. Currently, he is editing The Handbook of Trait Narcissism: Key Advances, Research Methods, and Controversies for Springer.

Recent publications highlight narcissism’s role in spiritual engagement and refine theoretical models of narcissistic behavior. His work bridges personality psychology with social interaction studies. Dr. Hermann’s professional activities emphasize academic leadership and curriculum development.