Mark S. Chen

Mark S. Chen will join Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences as an Assistant Professor of Psychology on July 1, 2026. His research examines stress and psychopathology across the lifespan, focusing on emotion regulation, depression/anxiety, and cultural contexts.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Columbia University
• Clinical Internship, Weill Cornell Medical College

Dr. Chen's work employs multidisciplinary methods, including laboratory experiments, longitudinal studies, and ecological momentary assessments. He investigates how adverse experiences shape emotional processes and how interventions can be tailored to individual and cultural contexts.

Scientific Awards

• Susan Nolen-Hoeksema Postdoctoral Associate Fellowship

Dr. Chen is open to reviewing graduate applications and has conducted research in both clinical and normative populations using cross-national surveys and meta-analytic approaches.