Michael Russell

Michael Russell is an Associate Professor of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on understanding the connections between stress, affect, and health behaviors in adolescents and young adults, employing advanced methodologies such as multilevel and time-varying effect modeling, daily diaries, ecological momentary assessments (EMA), and wearable biosensors.

• Focus Areas: Foundational Science, Promoting Human Flourishing, Developing and Testing Innovative Interventions
• Contact: mar60@psu.edu

His work is associated with the Russell Lab (Alcohol Habits in Daily Life) and aligns with initiatives in implementing evidence-based programs and informing policy through prevention science. Research trends emphasize ambulatory assessment methods and behavioral health interventions in developmental populations.