James J. Gross

James J. Gross is the Ernest R. Hilgard Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Philosophy. He directs the Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory and holds affiliations with Bio-X, Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. His academic journey includes a BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Yale University (1987) and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UC Berkeley (1993).

Gross's research examines emotion regulation mechanisms using multimodal approaches (behavioral, physiological, neuroimaging). Key interests include:

• Emotion coherence dynamics
• Cognitive reappraisal and suppression strategies
• Automatic emotion regulation processes
• Social anxiety pathophysiology
• Clinical applications for mood disorders

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on affective science translation to clinical interventions, particularly for anxiety and mood disorders. Recent work explores neurophysiological correlates of emotion regulation and tech-enabled intervention tools.

Notable scientific honors:

• 2025 Grawemeyer Award in Psychology (field-defining contributions)
• Dual Honorary Doctorates (UC Louvain, Tilburg University)
• American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellowship
• APS Mentor Award and inaugural SAS Mentorship Award
• Walter J. Gores Award (Stanford's highest teaching honor)

Gross directs the Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory, mentoring doctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars. He currently advises 8 graduate students across psychology and neuroscience programs. His lab investigates emotion regulation in clinical populations through NIH-funded trials, including studies on CBT mechanisms in social phobia.