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Tadd Patton is an Associate Professor and Department Chair at Georgia Regents University, affiliated with the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Department of Psychological Sciences. His academic career spans roles in teaching, research, and institutional service.
- Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (2010), MA in Psychology (2006), BA in Psychology (1994) - all from University of South Florida
- Certification: DEA Registration (2010)
Research interests focus on the psychophysiology of anxiety, with broader expertise in biological psychology and drug effects on behavior. His publications address neural mechanisms of pain-related depression, brain asymmetry, and comparative studies in avian cognition.
Recent scholarship reveals an interdisciplinary focus blending neuroscience, molecular biology, and comparative psychology. Key subfields include gene expression mapping, neurotransmitter systems, and telencephalic organization across species.
Scientific recognition includes:
- 2017 - Favorite Faculty (Housing & Residence Life)
- 2014 - Department of Psychology Faculty Excellence Award
- 2013 - Outstanding Undergraduate Professor
- 2011 - Outstanding Graduate Professor
Academic service spans university-wide initiatives (Faculty Workload Initiative Chair 2022-present) and college-level roles (CSM Curriculum Committee Chair 2021-present), with ongoing contributions to undergraduate research coordination (2016-2020) and curriculum development.
