Drew Morris

Drew Morris serves as Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Psychology Program at Centre College, where he also directs the Institutional Review Board. His academic leadership includes a 2024 visiting scholar appointment at Akita International University and the 2025 Stodghill Professorship award, reflecting significant institutional recognition.

His educational foundation comprises:

• BS in History and Psychology from The University of South Dakota
• MS in Applied Psychology from Clemson University
• PhD in Human Factors Psychology from Clemson University

Dr. Morris specializes in psychophysiology and applied cognitive psychology, with active research programs examining art perception valuation mechanisms (particularly knowledge and attention effects on painting evaluation), sleep-cognition interactions, and thermal stress impacts on cognitive performance. His work integrates physiological measurement with real-world applications in ergonomics, workplace safety, and human-technology interaction, bridging theoretical psychology with practical human factors solutions.

Publication trends reveal consistent interdisciplinary contributions spanning cognitive neuroscience, occupational health, and aesthetic psychology. His work demonstrates methodological diversity through physiological monitoring, behavioral experiments, and field studies across domains including art evaluation, driving safety, Antarctic expeditions, and workplace ergonomics.

Significant professional recognition includes:

• Visiting Scholar at Akita International University (2024)
• Stodghill Professorship from Centre College (2025)

As an educator-researcher at a liberal arts institution, Dr. Morris actively mentors undergraduate students through collaborative publications across his research domains. His professional engagement includes membership in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and the Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, & the Arts, with research implications for workplace productivity, safety protocols, and human-centered design. His teaching portfolio includes foundational and specialized courses such as Introduction to Psychological Science, Research Methods, Cognition, and Work and Design Psychology.