معرفی
Sarfaraz Serang is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in quantitative psychology from the University of Southern California and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Utah State University. His expertise spans statistical methodologies for social sciences, including structural equation modeling, longitudinal analysis, machine learning, and their applications in interdisciplinary research.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology, University of Southern California
- Bachelor’s in Psychology and Statistics, University of California, Davis
Research focuses on developing statistical tools to address questions in family dynamics, adolescent substance use, cognitive ability trajectories, and suicide risk. Notable work includes studies on sibling influence processes, pandemic-related behavioral changes, and methodological advancements like the 'regsem' R package.
Articles highlight trends in longitudinal modeling, pandemic impacts on family systems, and innovative statistical approaches. Serang collaborates widely across disciplines, emphasizing practical applications of quantitative methods. His lab page provides further details on ongoing projects.
