Andrzej Nowak

Dr. Andrzej Nowak is a Professor of Psychology at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Florida Atlantic University, where he has created a unique interdisciplinary research program since 1991. His work bridges social psychology, computational modeling, and complex systems theory.

• University of Warsaw, Psychology
• Stanford University, 1974-1975
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from University of Warsaw (1978, 1987)

Nowak's research focuses on applying dynamical systems theory to understand social processes through computational modeling. He investigates:

• Emergent properties of social systems
• Self-organization in group dynamics
• Conflict and radicalization mechanisms
• Synchronization of psychological states
• Behavioral economics and social dilemmas
• Technology-mediated social transitions

His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary breadth across psychology, computational science, and socioeconomic modeling. While many articles (1990-2010) focus on social impact theory and neural network applications, recent work (2008-2010) expands to intractable conflict modeling, social entrepreneurship, and cross-scale systemic dynamics.

Dr. Nowak has co-edited multiple volumes on:

• Complex human dynamics
• Computer modeling of social processes
• Non-equilibrium social science

He has developed simulation platforms like Attractor for multi-stakeholder negotiation training and contributed to understanding:

• Warsaw as an emergent structure
• Polish political cleavage stability
• Behavioral economics foundations