Emily Kan

Emily Kan, Ph.D., is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. A Claremont McKenna College (CMC) alumnus (Class of 2015), she specializes in developmental psychology with a focus on adolescent and young adult behavior, substance use, and psychology-law intersections.

• Education: Ph.D. in Psychological Science (Developmental Psychology, Psychology and Law, Quantitative Methods) from UC Irvine; B.A. in Science and Management from Claremont McKenna College.

Dr. Kan's research examines developmental trajectories of justice-system-involved youth, including:

• Substance use patterns and treatment in rural primary care
• Impact of cannabis legalization on youth behavior
• Risk factors for gun carrying and delinquency
• Neighborhood influences on risk perception and decision-making
• Racial disparities in substance use interventions

Her publications appear in journals like Behavioral Sciences & the Law, Journal of Youth and Adolescence, and American Journal of Public Health, revealing a multidisciplinary focus on developmental science, public health, and legal systems. While no formal awards are listed, her work spans longitudinal studies, policy analyses, and community-based interventions targeting at-risk youth populations.