Michael M. Copenhaver

Michael M. Copenhaver is a Professor at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with the Departments of Allied Health Sciences and Psychology. As a principal investigator at the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP) and a licensed clinical psychologist, he focuses on NIH/NIDA-funded research to develop evidence-based behavioral HIV prevention interventions for high-risk populations in clinical settings like drug treatment centers and prisons.

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale University (1999-2000)
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Virginia Tech (1999)
• M.S. in Experimental Psychology, Villanova University (1989)
• B.A. in Psychology, Clemson University (1987)

Dr. Copenhaver’s research bridges clinical psychology and public health, targeting substance abuse and health promotion through interventions optimized for vulnerable populations. His work emphasizes translational applications in correctional and addiction treatment environments.

He has served as a Principal Investigator at InCHIP since 2002, securing continuous NIH/NIDA funding for his programs. Dr. Copenhaver’s dual departmental appointments reflect his interdisciplinary approach to health sciences and psychological research.

Contact: michael.copenhaver@uconn.edu, Phone: (860) 486-2846, Mailing Address: Department of Allied Health Sciences, 358 Mansfield Road, Unit 1101, Storrs, CT 06269-1101.