Stephen Zaccaro

Dr. Stephen J. Zaccaro is a Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, specializing in Industrial-Organizational and Military Psychology. His research focuses on leadership development, multiteam systems, cybersecurity team performance, and leader adaptability. He has authored over 125 publications and co-edited books on leadership, multiteam systems, and cybersecurity. He serves on editorial boards for journals like The Leadership Quarterly and is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and APA Divisions 14 and 19.

Dr. Zaccaro has directed funded projects on leadership training, cyber security incident response teams, and team performance. He has advised numerous graduate students and collaborates with private, public, and military sectors. His work integrates theoretical and applied perspectives, emphasizing practical implications for leadership and team effectiveness.

His research interests include the psychosocial dynamics of cybersecurity, leader-team interfaces, and the development of adaptive leadership skills. He has contributed to frameworks for evaluating leadership coaching and multiteam system performance, with a focus on innovation, communication, and organizational agility.

Key scientific awards include his Fellowships in the Association for Psychological Science and American Psychological Association. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing challenges in leadership development, team dynamics, and crisis response.