Evan M. Forman

Evan M. Forman is a Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Drexel University and Director of the WELL Center. His NIH-funded research develops AI-driven, mindfulness-based, and gamified interventions for weight loss and health behavior change. He is a Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) and The Obesity Society (TOS).

Education:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester, 1999
• BA in Psychology, Cornell University, 1992

His research targets self-regulation challenges in weight control, using AI (e.g., OnTrack app for dietary lapse prediction), neurocognitive training, and acceptance-based therapies. Recent publications emphasize technology scalability and gender-specific engagement.

Awards:

• Fellow, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
• Fellow, The Obesity Society
• SBM OED Mentorship Award
• ABCT Mentorship Award
• Provost’s Scholarly Achievement Award
• Deveroux Award for Exceptional Potential in Research

He leads projects like Activate (NIH R01 on mindfulness components) and NeuroFit (gamified weight loss for men). Mentees have won national awards, including NIH NRSA fellowships.