Brent W Roberts

Brent W Roberts is a Professor at the University of Illinois in the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. He has taught courses such as Psych of Personality, Intro Current Topics in Psyc, and Personality and Behav Dynamics. His research focuses on personality psychology, social-emotional-behavioral skills (SEB), longitudinal studies of personality change, and the development of the Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Skills Inventory (BESSI).

• Research Focus: Personality development, trait stability/change, SEB skills, digital-coaching interventions, and educational psychology
• Key Publications: Studies on personality plasticity, BESSI validation, conscientiousness as an outcome predictor, and longitudinal effects of adversity
• Awards:
  • University of Illinois Endowed Chair
• Collaborations: Affiliated with CI MED Health Innovation, contributing to health innovation initiatives