Mark Smith

Mark Smith is the Wayne M. & Carolyn A. Watson Professor of Psychology at Davidson College, with affiliations in both the Psychology and Neuroscience departments. He is a leading expert in addiction research, focusing on the behavioral effects of opioids and cocaine.

• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.A. in Psychology, Lenoir-Rhyne College

His research examines individual differences in drug sensitivity through biological, pharmacological, and environmental variables, using animal models to develop interventions for substance abuse. He teaches courses including General Psychology, Behavioral Pharmacology, and Clinical Psychopharmacology.

Scientific Awards:

• Past President, ISGIDAR
• Past President, APA Division of Psychopharmacology
• CPDD Board Member
• NIH Study Section Member

Smith’s work is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), with publications co-authored alongside Davidson College students.