Ivan Hernandez

Dr. Ivan Hernandez is an Associate Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Virginia Tech, directing the Computational Outreach Lab. He holds roles as a College of Science Diversity Fellow and Data Science Faculty Fellow, and affiliates with the Center for the Future of Work Places and Practices. His research focuses on expanding labor rights to nonhuman animals, promoting workplace equity, and developing computational tools for worker support.

Education:

• Ph.D. Social/Organizational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2015)
• M.S. Applied Measurement, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2014)
• M.A. Social Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012)
• B.S. Psychology (Minor: Statistics), University of Florida (2009)

Research Interests: Dr. Hernandez advocates for nonhuman animal rights within workplaces and society, emphasizing ethical labor considerations. He also explores computational methods to address workplace disparities and improve equity through data-driven strategies. Recent work includes winning the 2023 SIOP Machine Learning Competition for innovative approaches in labor rights.

Awards:

• 2023 SIOP Machine Learning Competition Winning Team Leader

Teaching and Advising: Teaches courses like PSYC 2084 (Social Psychology) and PSYC 6014 (Quantitative Methods). Currently accepting students interested in nonhuman animal rights advocacy in workplaces. Advises via email with a specific subject line.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Computational Outreach Lab, focusing on applying data science to workplace challenges and advocating for ethical labor practices.