Colin E. Vize

Colin E. Vize is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with The Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind harmful interpersonal behaviors, particularly aggression and antisocial tendencies, using frameworks like the Five-Factor Model (FFM) and the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP). He employs advanced methods such as ambulatory assessment, ecological momentary assessment, and open science practices to study personality dynamics and their clinical implications.

Education:

• Ph.D., Purdue University

Research Interests:
His work integrates personality science with clinical psychology, exploring how antagonistic traits and personality dysfunction contribute to harmful behaviors. He emphasizes data-driven approaches, including smartphone sensor technology for psychopathology detection and longitudinal studies like the ABCD® Study. His studies often address the interplay between personality traits, stress processes, and emotional reactivity in daily life.

Advising & Grants:
He advises graduate student Emily Andrews. While specific grants are not detailed in the text, his research themes suggest involvement in projects related to aggression, personality assessment, and digital phenotyping.

Labs/Teams:
His work is likely conducted within University of Pittsburgh’s Psychology Department labs, though specific lab names are not mentioned. Collaborations include projects on transdiagnostic psychiatry and behavioral interventions.