Rossi A Hassad

Rossi A. Hassad is a full Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry, NY. A dual-trained epidemiologist, statistician, and mental health counselor, he specializes in statistical literacy, evidence-based practice, and public health communication in behavioral sciences.

• Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology
• Chartered Statistician, Royal Statistical Society, UK
• Key media contributor on COVID-19 and Ebola virus risk factors

Research Focus:
• Integration of epidemiological methods into psychological research
• Behavioral factors influencing disease transmission (e.g., cultural burial practices during Ebola outbreaks)
• Media commentary on vaccine efficacy and public health messaging

Scientific Awards:

• Recognized for interdisciplinary public health communication
• Chartered Statistician in the UK

Teaching Philosophy:
Advocates concept-based statistics education over procedural mathematics, emphasizing real-world data interpretation. Developed a teaching practice scale for statistics instruction evaluation. Frequently cited for "aha" moments in student learning.