معرفی
A. Alexander Beaujean is a Professor in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Baylor University, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. He previously worked in Baylor’s Educational Psychology department, where he established the quantitative methods specialization and contributed to the school psychology program. He holds dual Ph.D. degrees in School Psychology and Educational Psychology (with emphasis in Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation) from the University of Missouri.
Research Interests: Dr. Beaujean’s research centers on individual differences, with a focus on psychometric methods, cognitive ability, personality, and educational measurement. His work applies advanced statistical models—especially latent variable models and item response theory—to understand human variability and improve psychological assessment.
Publications and Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on test validation, ethical issues in school psychology, and the theoretical foundations of cognitive assessment. His work bridges methodological rigor with practical application in educational and clinical settings.
- Scientific Awards:
- Diplomate in Assessment Psychology, American Board of Assessment Psychology (2015)
- Research Award, American Academy of Health Behavior
- Research Award, American Psychological Association (School Psychology Division)
- Research Award, Mensa Education & Research Foundation
- Research Award, Society for Applied Multivariate Research
- Most Prolific Faculty in Non-Doctoral School Psychology Programs (2016)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Beaujean has advised graduate students, including Chabrian Tanguay. He has secured funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and contributed to program evaluations for the National Science Foundation (NSF), Inter-American Development Bank, and Lego Foundation, demonstrating a strong record of external support and applied research impact.
Labs and Teams: He leads the Baylor Psychometric Laboratory, which focuses on advancing psychometric theory and its application in education and psychology.
