Dustin Wygant

Dr. Dustin Wygant serves as Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training for the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program at Eastern Kentucky University. A licensed clinical psychologist in Kentucky and Ohio, he maintains dual commitments to academic leadership and forensic practice.

His educational foundation includes a Bachelor's in Psychology from Miami University (Ohio), followed by Master's and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University (Ohio). As Director of Clinical Training, he oversees the entire clinical education sequence for Psy.D. candidates.

Dr. Wygant's research program centers on psychopathology, with particular expertise in:

• Psychopathic personality conceptualization
• DSM-5 personality disorder models
• HiTOP consortium's data-driven psychopathology framework
• Forensic deception detection methodologies
• Personality assessment applications in legal contexts

His scholarly impact is evidenced by 58 peer-reviewed articles, 9 book chapters, and 1 co-authored book with over 2,900 citations. Major recognitions include:

• Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)
• Fellow of the Society for Personality Assessment (SPA)

In forensic practice, Dr. Wygant conducts court-ordered evaluations for criminal defendants regarding competency, criminal responsibility, and risk assessment. His recent professional training activities include developing specialized content on incel communities and risk assessment protocols, reflecting his engagement with contemporary forensic challenges.