Richard Ferraro

Richard Ferraro is a Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of North Dakota, with a focus on cognition, information processing, and neuropsychology across the lifespan. His research and teaching align with the department’s emphasis areas in Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Cyber Psychology. He actively collaborates with graduate students in Clinical, Experimental, and Forensic Psychology.

• B.A. (1982) from SUNY Potsdam
• M.A. (1986) and Ph.D. (1989) from the University of Kansas
• Postdoctoral Fellowship (1989-1992) at Washington University in St. Louis

Dr. Ferraro’s research spans diverse subfields, including autism, neuropsychology, cognitive aging, and executive functioning. He also explores cross-cultural assessment, human factors in aviation, and body image disorders, contributing to both theoretical and applied psychology. His work bridges health, forensic, and cyber domains, reflecting interdisciplinary interests.

As Editor-in-Chief of Current Psychology since 2013, he shapes discourse in psychological sciences. His honors include the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor title, recognizing exceptional academic contributions.