Paul T. Cirino

Paul T. Cirino serves as Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, directing the Developmental Neuropsychology Lab while maintaining key affiliations with the Texas Center for Learning Disabilities and Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation and Statistics.

His academic credentials include a Ph.D. earned from the University of Houston. Research interests span developmental neuropsychology with concentration on math and reading learning disabilities, attention mechanisms, executive function, and educational measurement methodologies.

Analysis of Dr. Cirino's prolific publication record (40+ articles since 2022) reveals persistent investigation into cognitive architecture underlying academic achievement, particularly the interplay between domain-general abilities and specific learning challenges. His work increasingly incorporates neuroimaging techniques while maintaining focus on practical assessment tools and intervention strategies for diverse learner populations including English language learners and students with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Dr. Cirino actively mentors graduate students through his Developmental Neuropsychology Lab, with current lab members including E.A. Kapoulea, A.E. Farrell, and C. Salentine contributing to publications. He is presently reviewing applications for the 2025-2026 academic year while teaching graduate courses in clinical assessment (PSYC 6356/6357/7338) and undergraduate statistics (PSYC 3301).