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Donald M. Truxillo is a Professor in the Department of Work & Employment Studies at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland, and a member of the Ageing Research Centre. Previously, he served as a professor in the industrial/organizational psychology program at Portland State University.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Louisiana State University
His research centers on recruitment methodologies, workplace safety, age-related work dynamics, and organizational socialization. He investigates employer hiring practices, applicant experiences during recruitment, and age discrimination impacts on workplace well-being and performance. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through advancing fair employment practices.
Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on organizational socialization meta-analyses, age discrimination mechanisms, and applicant behavior in digital hiring contexts. These works employ mixed-methods approaches spanning qualitative interviews, multilevel modeling, and cross-cultural field studies, reflecting his expertise in bridging theoretical I/O psychology with practical HR solutions.
Scientific Awards:
- Fulbright Grants (2013, 2015, 2017) for international research in Italy and Portugal
- SIOP Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award (2017)
- SIOP Distinguished Service Contributions Award (2012)
- Fellowships: SIOP, APA, APS, and IAAP
Prof. Truxillo has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and two influential textbooks. His research receives consistent funding from the SHRM Foundation, NIOSH, and NSF, with recent projects examining online hiring privacy and security. He serves on ten editorial boards including Journal of Applied Psychology and Personnel Psychology, and has held SIOP leadership roles as Program Chair, Conference Chair, and External Relations Officer.
He maintains active international collaborations through the Ageing Research Centre at UL and the University of Trento's Doctoral Training Board (since 2010), with research partnerships spanning Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, and Ireland.
