Augustine Osman

Augustine Osman, Ph.D., serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His research focuses on developing and validating clinical assessment tools for suicide risk and mental health conditions, with significant contributions to cross-cultural psychometrics.

Dr. Osman earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology and B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from West Virginia University. His research portfolio centers on:

• Test construction and validation for suicide assessment instruments
• Identifying risk and protective factors for mental health outcomes
• Applied behavior analysis in clinical contexts
• Cross-cultural adaptation of psychological measures

His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on suicide assessment tools, particularly the SBQ-R and Beck Scale optimization. Key trends include:

• Advanced psychometric techniques (Item Response Theory, Bayesian modeling)
• US-China comparative validation studies
• Military and college student populations
• Short-form scale development for clinical efficiency

His work bridges clinical practice with rigorous measurement science.

Dr. Osman has presented at major international conferences including the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences (ISSID), American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, and multiple San Antonio Combat PTSD Conferences across venues in Belfast, Toronto, Valencia, and virtual platforms.

His research program includes significant grant-supported work on:

• Cross-cultural suicide assessment validation
• Trauma-related mental health mechanisms
• Development of the Multidimensional Inventory of Physical Activity Identity
• Validation of the Trauma-related Suicide Potential Index

Dr. Osman's work directly supports HCAP's mission to address complex social issues through exceptional education and community partnerships.