Heining Cham

Heining Cham is a Professor of Psychology at Fordham University, located on the Rose Hill Campus in Dealy Hall. His research focuses on understanding how sociocultural experiences, particularly racial/ethnic discrimination, intersect with health outcomes among adolescents and underrepresented populations. Key areas include sleep disparities, neurocognitive development, and the protective roles of familial and community factors. He collaborates on community-engaged initiatives to improve research participation among marginalized groups.

Dr. Cham’s work spans developmental psychology, public health, and neurocognitive science. Recent studies examine the impact of discrimination on substance use intentions, sleep patterns, and mental health in racially/ethnically minoritized youth. He also investigates neurocognitive impairments in underrepresented cohorts with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and HIV. Methodological contributions include advancing psychometric techniques for categorical data and quasi-experimental designs.

His grants and awards are not explicitly listed here, though his extensive publication record reflects sustained research activity. Collaborations include large-scale projects like the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study and the Community Engaged Digital Alzheimer’s Research (CEDAR) initiative. Dr. Cham’s teaching and mentoring are integral to his role at Fordham, though specific advisees are not documented in the provided materials.