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Professor Michael Gill is a prominent Social Psychologist at Lehigh University, specializing in the psychology of blame, intergroup relations, and moral philosophy connections. With 25+ years of service since joining in 1998, he balances top-tier research with dedicated teaching in Personality, Psychology of Evil, and Psychology of Morality.
- Ph.D. in Social and Personality Psychology (University of Texas at Austin, 1998)
- Current Department Chair of Psychology
- Director of Lehigh's Blame Lab
His research focuses on blame intensity and its constructive/destructive impacts, examining how historicist narratives affect moral judgment, free will beliefs, and social justice responses. Key themes include:
- Moderating blame through contextual understanding
- Intergroup compassion dynamics
- Historical narratives in punitive decisions
- Bridging psychology with philosophical ethics
Publications span Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, PLOS ONE, and behavioral science journals. His work appears in 18+ peer-reviewed papers since 2003.
Teaching includes advanced courses on:
- Personality Psychology
- Psychology of Evil
- Psychology of Morality
