Jinyan Fan

Jinyan Fan is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University. He specializes in industrial/organizational psychology with research focus on artificial intelligence applications in personnel selection and personality assessment.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Ohio State University (2004)
• M.Ed from East China Normal University (1997)
• B.A. from East China Normal University (1994)

Research examines AI-based personality inference, faking mitigation in selection tests, and cross-cultural adjustment. Notable scientific awards include the William A. Owens Scholarly Achievement Award (Honorable Mention, 2025), Best Paper in OB/HRM/OT Award (2012), Jeanneret Award for Excellence (2013), and Ralph Alexander Best Dissertation Award (2005).

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on personality testing methodologies, AI-driven assessment techniques, and organizational entry processes. Research employs rigorous field experiments to examine test warning effects, faking behaviors, and intervention efficacy. Article analysis reveals strong emphasis on psychometric properties of assessments, applicant reactions in selection contexts, and integration of AI technologies in psychological measurement.

No information available regarding current students or research grants.