Jeffrey Liew

Jeffrey Liew is a Professor and Department Head of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. He is recognized globally for expertise in social-emotional development, emotional self-regulation, and resilience across early childhood to early adulthood. His work emphasizes culturally informed interventions and academic success in diverse populations. Liew has held leadership roles including Associate Dean for Research (2020–2022) and Associate Department Head (2017–2020), overseeing significant research growth and departmental operations. He has authored over 100 publications, secured major grants from NIH, NSF, and others, and earned distinctions like AAAS/APA Fellowships and being ranked in the World's Top 2% Scientists since 2020.

Education

• Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, Arizona State University (2005)
• M.A., Psychology, Arizona State University (2002)
• B.A., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley (1995)

Research Interests

Liew's research focuses on resilience, emotion regulation, and culturally adaptive parenting practices. He explores how social-emotional competencies and self-regulation predict academic and mental health outcomes, particularly among Asian American and immigrant youth. His work bridges basic science and applied interventions to address disparities in education and health.

Grants & Funding

Recent projects include studies on parental racial attitudes (NSF, 2020–2024), biometric integration in social sciences (TAMU, 2016–2017), and literacy interventions for military families (TAMU, 2016). Total research funding exceeds $43M in his leadership roles.

Awards & Honors

• Fellow, AAAS (2020)
• Fellow, APA (2018)
• Senior Scholar Research Excellence Award (2018)
• EDGES Fellowship (2021)
• Top 2% Global Scientist Ranking (2020–present)

Leadership & Service

Currently serves as Department Head overseeing 60 faculty and 500+ graduate students. Previously led the Developmental Sciences Ph.D. program (2017) and chairs multiple editorial boards. Active in national organizations like SRCD Governing Council and CPI Executive Committee.