Danilo Garcia

Danilo Garcia is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Linköping University and affiliated with the Center for Ethics, Law and Mental Health (CELAM) at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on personality psychology, mental health, and well-being, with an emphasis on affective profiles, psychometric validation, and the biopsychosocial model. He collaborates extensively on studies involving cultural comparisons, healthcare professionals' well-being, and interventions for marginalized populations like asylum seekers and substance users.

Key areas of expertise include personality traits (Novelty Seeking, Harm Avoidance), AI applications in cognitive behavioral therapy, and the intersection of ethics, law, and mental health. Garcia has contributed to validating tools like the Temperament and Character Inventory and the Affective Profiles Model, while also exploring innovative methods in affectivity profiling such as latent variable analysis and quantitative semantics.

His work bridges clinical, cultural, and public health domains, addressing topics from police personnel organizational psychology to disparities in mental healthcare access in Iran and Nigeria. Collaborations include institutions like the University of Gothenburg, Indiana University, and Bulgarian and Brazilian research teams, reflecting his global network in psychological science.