Vincent Ng

Vincent Ng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston, within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. His research centers on industrial-organizational psychology, with a focus on character, well-being, and leadership development. He employs advanced methodologies, including machine learning and big data analytics, to study moral attributes and personality in organizational contexts.

Dr. Ng earned his educational degrees as follows:

• B.A. in Psychology, Vassar College
• M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Salem State University
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Purdue University

His research interests span several interrelated domains:

• Character assessment and development, particularly how moral attributes are measured and how they evolve
• The relationship between character cultivation and well-being
• Leadership development and the role of moral characteristics in effective leadership
• Methodological challenges in measuring socially desirable traits, with a focus on innovative approaches like forced-choice formats and automated assessment

He is also actively involved in advancing measurement techniques, including Likert scale development and ideal point modeling.

His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward integrating psychological theory with data science. His work explores character measurement (e.g., CIVIC, forced-choice formats), the application of machine learning in personnel selection, behavioral measures of humility, and automated personality assessment via video interviews. These studies combine rigorous psychometrics with cutting-edge computational methods, positioning his research at the intersection of psychology, organizational behavior, and artificial intelligence.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Houston Bar Foundation award for an outstanding legal article (2008)

Dr. Ng mentors students and is accepting new advisees for Fall 2025. He collaborates extensively, particularly with Louis Tay and others in organizational and positive psychology. While specific grant details are not listed, his active publication record and methodological focus suggest involvement in funded research. He is a key contributor to Louis Tay's Lab, focusing on character, well-being, and data science applications in psychology.