Samuel D Gosling

Samuel D Gosling is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, where his dissertation focused on animal personality in spotted hyenas. His research explores how personality is expressed in physical and virtual environments, emphasizing ecological validity and methodological innovation. Notable works include Snoop: What your stuff says about you, which examines environmental cues as reflections of personality.

• Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
• Key Research Areas: Psychology of space, personality expression in environments, music preferences, and social media perception

His work bridges environmental psychology and social perception, with studies on office/bedroom analysis, music preference correlates, and virtual identity expression. Recognized with awards like the APA’s Early Career Award and Clarivate’s Highly Cited Scientist designation. The Gosling Lab focuses on everyday manifestations of personality, leveraging interdisciplinary methods. Current research includes regional personality differences and their societal implications.

Awards:

• American Psychological Association's Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution
• Carol and Ed Diener Award in Personality Psychology
• SPSP Methodological Innovation Award

Labs/Teams: Head of the Gosling Lab, investigating environments, behavior, and personality. Collaborates on large-scale projects like the CoCo global well-being study and regional personality mapping. Teaches introductory psychology courses, emphasizing evidence-based understanding of human behavior.