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Joni Sasaki is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she has been a faculty member since 2018. Her research integrates biological and socio-cultural perspectives to study diversity in social cognition and behavior.
Education:
- PhD, Social Psychology, University of California (2012)
- BA, Psychology, Claremont McKenna College (2006)
Research Interests: She focuses on ethnic, religious, and biological diversity through the lens of social cognition, cultural psychology, and interdisciplinary frameworks. Her work explores how cultural contexts shape psychological processes and behavioral outcomes.
Awards:
- CSS Excellence in Teaching Award (2021)
- SESP Dissertation Award (2013)
Advising and Grants: She mentors PhD students (Hannah Pearson, Ronda Lo, Heewon Kwon) and has secured funding from SSHRC, Templeton Foundation, and NSF for projects on cultural approaches to diversity in psychology and engineering.
Lab: Directs the Culture and Religion Lab, investigating cross-cultural psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science applications to religion and societal diversity.
