Gregory J Feist

Gregory J Feist is a Professor of Psychology at San José State University's College of Social Sciences, specializing in Personality and Adult Development. Previously on faculty at UC Davis and William & Mary, he holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and a BA from University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Education:

• PhD Psychology, University of California-Berkeley (1991)
• BA Psychology, University of Massachusetts-Amherst (1985)

Feist's research establishes the psychology of science as a distinct discipline, focusing on creativity development, scientific talent identification, and personality influences. His work integrates evolutionary theory with empirical studies of eminent scientists and artists.

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on creativity measurement, scientific cognition, and personality traits across artistic and scientific domains, with recent emphasis on psychopathology in high-achievers and ideological reasoning patterns.

Awards:

• William James Book Prize (2007)
• Berlyne Award (2000)
• Warburton Prize (2022)

Feist founded the International Society for the Psychology of Science and Technology and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Psychology of Science & Technology. He coordinates the MA Experimental Program and has authored influential textbooks on personality theories.