معرفی
Dr. David J. Francis holds the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Chair of Quantitative Methods in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston. He serves as Director of the Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics (TIMES) and the Center for the Success of English Learners, a National Research and Development Center funded by the Institute of Education Sciences. His work focuses on statistical modeling, reading disabilities, and the education of English Language Learners.
- Ph.D. in Clinical-Neuropsychology from the University of Houston (1985), specializing in Quantitative Methods
His research spans developmental disabilities, neuroscience (e.g., brain injury consequences), and educational equity for at-risk populations. He has pioneered methods for improving personnel selection using random effects models and explored interventions for seizure disorders via brain stimulation.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in statistical modeling applied to education and neuroscience, including studies on academic vocabulary instruction, bilingual phonological awareness, and neuroimaging techniques for seizure localization. Collaborative grants from NICHD, NINDS, and the Office of Naval Research underscore his interdisciplinary impact.
Scientific Awards:
- Hedges Lecture Award (2021)
- Albert J. Harris Award (2006)
- Esther Farfel Award (2008)
- Fellowships: APA Division 5, AERA, APS
Dr. Francis has directed foundational centers like CREATE and the Texas Center for Learning Disabilities. His leadership roles include Chairman of the Psychology Department (2002-2014) and advisory positions on the National Board of Education Science and NRC committees.
Key labs and teams include:
- Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics (TIMES)
- Center for the Success of English Learners
- Data Management and Statistics Core (PI, Texas Center for Learning Disabilities)
