Kenneth Tyler

Kenneth Tyler is an Associate Dean and Professor at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the Department of Educational Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Howard University (2002). His research focuses on African American and ethnic minority student populations, addressing topics like culture and cognitive development, race and racism, identity development, and school-based learning processes. Dr. Tyler developed a conceptual framework integrating invisibility syndrome and intersectionality to study African American male students' academic and social experiences. He is a Full Member of the Graduate Faculty.

Research interests include motivation, educational equity, and African American student achievement. Notable current work examines predictive associations in data from African American male high school students. Though no specific awards or grants are listed, his contributions to educational psychology and diversity research are highlighted through institutional affiliations and published work referenced in his Vita.