Vahe Permzadian

Vahe Permzadian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he has been employed since 2020. Prior to this position, he served as a Lecturer of Management in the School of Business and Economics at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh for one year. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York.

Education

• Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from University at Albany, State University of New York
• M.A. in Experimental Psychology from Brooklyn College, City University of New York
• B.A. in Psychology from Queens College, City University of New York

Research Interests

Dr. Permzadian's research focuses on three key domains: adjustment and socialization of organizational newcomers, goal setting and motivation in work and achievement settings, and scholarship of teaching and learning. His work bridges industrial-organizational psychology with educational psychology, examining how psychological principles apply to both workplace and academic settings. He has conducted extensive research on assessment formats, open educational resources, and the relationship between personality traits and performance outcomes, with particular attention to motivational processes and their impact on individual achievement.

Publication Trends

Dr. Permzadian's recent publications show a strong methodological emphasis on meta-analyses and systematic reviews examining educational interventions and psychological processes. His work spans both organizational psychology (focusing on workplace motivation, social efficacy, and personality) and educational psychology (focusing on student learning, assessment formats, and educational resources). A notable trend is his investigation of how test formats (closed-book vs. open-book) affect learning outcomes, as well as the impact of open educational resources on student achievement, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based educational practices.

Teaching

Dr. Permzadian has taught a comprehensive range of courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels since 2013, including Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Principles of Statistics, Psychology of Personality, Introduction to Psychology, Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Training and Development. His teaching portfolio demonstrates expertise across core psychology domains and business applications, with many courses taught repeatedly over multiple years, indicating established curriculum development and instructional expertise.