معرفی
James C. Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Yale University (2001). His research focuses on creativity, including assessment, meaning-making, social justice applications, and interdisciplinary domains. Notable contributions include the Four-C Model of Creativity and co-founding journals like Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts. He has authored over 50 books and 300 papers, including foundational works like Cambridge Handbook of Creativity.
Education: Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology, Yale University, 2001.
Research Interests: Creativity Assessment, Creativity and Meaning, Creativity & Social Equity, and Cross-Domain Creativity Applications. His work bridges psychological theory with practical educational strategies.
Awards: Mensa Research Award, Torrance Award (NAGC), APA Berlyne & Farnsworth Awards, and leadership in APA Division 10.
Advising & Collaborations: Advised students like K. Arrington and C. Connery. Active in mentoring through co-authored research. Collaborates globally on creativity measurement tools like the K-DOCS.
Labs/Teams: Leads research teams at UConn focusing on creativity’s societal impact, including pandemic-related studies on creativity and well-being during crises.
