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Dr. OI-MAN KWOK is a Professor of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University, specializing in Research, Measurement, and Statistics. He holds positions in the College of Education & Human Development and leads initiatives like the Educational Research and Evaluation Lab. His research focuses on advanced statistical methodologies, including multilevel models and structural equation modeling, with applications in education and psychology. Dr. Kwok has authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles and secured over $10 million in research funding.
Education: Ph.D., Quantitative Psychology (Arizona State University, 2005); M.Ph., Psychology (Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998); B.S., Psychology (National Taiwan University, 1995).
Research Interests: Dr. Kwok’s work bridges methodological innovation and practical applications, addressing challenges in statistical moderation, measurement invariance, and hierarchical data structures. His contributions include advancing techniques for analyzing educational and psychological datasets, particularly in longitudinal and cross-classified designs. He emphasizes translating statistical rigor into actionable insights for educators and policymakers.
Grants & Awards: Notable achievements include the 2018 Outstanding Faculty Mentoring Award, 2007 Outstanding New Faculty Award, and the Yates Faculty Fellowship. He has led federally funded projects on topics like genomic literacy, autism spectrum disorder genetic testing, and STEM education equity.
Teaching & Advising: Dr. Kwok teaches advanced statistics courses (e.g., Structural Equation Modeling, Hierarchical Linear Modeling) and has mentored over 10 doctoral students to completion. He currently chairs 5 Ph.D. committees and has served on 50+ doctoral panels across disciplines like Accounting, Psychology, and Sociology.
Labs & Leadership: As former Chair of the AERA Multilevel Modeling SIG and Co-Director of the MERITS online program, he promotes methodological standards and interdisciplinary collaboration. His work bridges academia and practice, fostering evidence-based solutions in education and health.
