Michael Chmielewski

Michael Chmielewski is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Southern Methodist University (SMU). His research focuses on advancing psychological measurement and classification systems, particularly in psychopathology and personality domains. He holds a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa.

Dr. Chmielewski's work emphasizes improving the structure and validity of psychological constructs. Key areas include redefining psychopathology classification through models like the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP), exploring personality-trait interactions, and developing rigorous assessment tools. His research integrates developmental psychology, clinical applications, and psychometric innovations.

He leads the AMPP Lab (https://ampp-lab.github.io/lab-website-home/), focusing on measurement science and translational research. While no explicit awards are listed, his contributions reflect significant methodological advancements in the field.

Chmielewski's publications consistently address measurement rigor, structural validity, and cross-disciplinary applications of psychological constructs. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical clinical and developmental applications, emphasizing reliability and validity in assessment tools.