Stephen P. Becker

Stephen P. Becker is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and serves as Director of Research in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He also co-directs the Center for ADHD. His roles include academic leadership in pediatric psychology, research administration, and clinical specialization in ADHD and related conditions.

Dr. Becker holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Miami University (2014), an MA from Miami University (2010), and prior degrees from Trinity International University and Taylor University. His pre-doctoral internship was at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

His research focuses on ADHD developmental pathways, cognitive disengagement syndrome, sleep disorders, and comorbid psychopathologies. He has authored/co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed papers and edited a book on adolescent ADHD. He serves on editorial boards for journals like JCPP Advances and Journal of Attention Disorders.

Key awards include the 'Rising Star' designation from the Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health. His work bridges clinical practice, school-based interventions, and translational research in behavioral medicine.