Travis Miller

Dr. Travis J. Miller is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP), within the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. His research focuses on personality psychology, goal-setting mechanisms, and sport psychology. Dr. Miller holds a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, and a Ph.D. in Social and Personality Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. Prior to CPP, he served as Visiting Assistant Professor at Tulane University and Assistant Professor at Menlo College.

His work examines personality change interventions, self-acceptance strategies, and the impact of nature exposure on well-being. Key research areas include pandemic behavior analysis, sports performance optimization, and narrative identity formation. Dr. Miller employs methods such as experience sampling and longitudinal tracking to study goal-driven behaviors and their health implications.

Notable contributions include analyses of NBA team dynamics and the therapeutic effects of nature, alongside studies on personality change motivations. His articles span interdisciplinary topics in psychology, neuroscience, and sports analytics, reflecting a commitment to bridging theoretical insights with practical applications.

Advising and grant activity details are not explicitly documented in the provided texts. His current role emphasizes teaching and research in personality psychology, with ongoing projects exploring intervention efficacy and environmental psychology.