Angela Book is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Brock University. She holds a Ph.D. from Queen’s University and specializes in Forensic Psychology, with a focus on psychopathy and its relationship to victim selection, emotion perception, and deceptive behavior. Her research explores how psychopathic traits influence vulnerability judgments and social manipulation. She is affiliated with Brock’s Psychology Department and has contributed extensively to forensic assessment methodologies and youth psychopathy research. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Queen’s University Research Interests: Forensic Psychology, psychopathy, emotion perception, victim selection, deception detection, vulnerability assessment. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisee records explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed in the text, though her work aligns with forensic and clinical psychology research groups at Brock.
Prof. Dr. Michael Bosnjak leads the Department for Psychological Research Methods at the University of Trier, Germany, focusing on research synthesis methods, theory-driven machine learning, survey methodology, and experimental designs applied to personality psychology (HEXACO model), consumer behavior, and public health. His team includes Dr. Henning Silber (GESIS), Dr. Bernd Weiß (GESIS), and international collaborators at Utrecht University. Affiliation: University of Trier (Department of Psychology) Editorial Roles: Zeitschrift für Psychologie (Editorial Board), Social Science Computer Review (Associate Editor), Frontiers in Psychology (Review Editorial Board) Grants: DFG SFB 884 (co-applicant), DFG Project PaCO (2019-2024, principle investigator), BMBF-funded GESIS Panel Campus His recent publications analyze panel conditioning effects in longitudinal studies, e-commerce privacy dynamics, personality-trait interactions, and psychosis proneness measurement. Scientific awards include the 2016 BMBF infrastructure grant, 2011 Isaac Manasseh Meyer Fellowship, and 2003 Karin Islinger Award. Current projects address data quality in probability-based and opt-in panels, with experimental designs across eight groups testing measurement error mechanisms. He serves as a co-editor for multiple special issues on survey methodology and tourism psychology.
David Pillow is a Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College for Health, Community and Policy. His research focuses on authenticity, belongingness, ADHD medication perceptions, and quantitative methods. Ph.D., Arizona State University M.A., Arizona State University B.A., University of Texas at Arlington His work examines how social motives and personality traits influence authenticity in various contexts, including social media ecosystems, political candidate evaluation, and ADHD treatment. Recent publications highlight interactions between cognitive diversity and resource management, as well as the role of motivational threats in hypocrisy judgments. He received a $5,000 grant (2018-2019) for studying predictors of bariatric surgical outcomes. His presentations at major conferences (Society of Personality and Social Psychology, Southwestern Psychological Association) address topics like HEXACO model relations with belongingness, stigma effects on authenticity, and social media self-presentation strategies. Email: david.pillow@utsa.edu Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers in social psychology, clinical psychology, and policy-focused behavioral studies.
Michael C. Ashton is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Brock University, Canada. He holds a Ph.D. from Western University and specializes in personality psychology, focusing on personality structure, measurement, and their applications to social psychology and evolutionary theory. His research explores traits such as Honesty-Humility, Agreeableness, and the HEXACO model, emphasizing self-report and observer-based assessments. He has authored key texts like Individual Differences and Personality (2018) and co-authored The H Factor of Personality (2012), examining personality correlates of life outcomes, political attitudes, and religious behavior. His work spans cross-cultural studies, integrity testing, and the relationship between personality and pro-social behaviors. Ashton’s research integrates theoretical and empirical approaches, addressing issues like the predictive validity of personality inventories, age-related changes in personality traits, and the role of HEXACO factors in workplace behavior. He has contributed to debates on the structure of personality dimensions, advocating for a six-factor model (HEXACO) over traditional five-factor frameworks. Current interests include birth order effects, prosocial lying, and the interplay between personality and environmental attitudes. His academic outputs include influential papers on personality assessment methodologies, the Dark Triad traits, and the role of personality in predicting academic and professional outcomes. Notable collaborations with Dr. Kibeom Lee have solidified the HEXACO model’s international recognition. Ashton is also involved in graduate supervision, though he is currently not accepting new students.
Dr. Onur Sarıkaya is a Lecturer at Süleyman Demirel University, where he has been serving since 2020. His academic background includes a Bachelor's (2016), Master's (2018), and Doctoral (2022) degrees in Business Administration from Akdeniz University. His Master's thesis focused on Comparative Analysis of Generations X and Y in Terms of Decision-Making Styles and Risk-Taking Tendencies , while his Doctoral dissertation examined personality traits and burnout through the lens of Five-Factor and HEXACO models. His research explores several interconnected domains: Management & Organization : Organizational structures and behavioral dynamics Human Resources : Competency modeling and generational challenges in HR practices Strategic Management : Internationalization strategies and organizational decision-making Organizational Behavior : Personality impacts, generational differences, and workplace ethics Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on cross-generational studies (X/Y/Z cohorts), psychological factors in entrepreneurship, and human resource management challenges. Research frequently employs comparative methodologies across cultural and generational contexts, with emerging attention to Turkish corporate environments. Methodologies span quantitative analysis, conceptual modeling, and literature synthesis. He teaches courses including Behavioral Sciences , Management and Organization , and Strategic Management . No information is available regarding research grants, laboratory affiliations, or supervised students.
Dr. Hayden J. R. Woodley is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the Ivey Business School, Western University, and a contributing member of the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), where he held roles as academic director for Business Co-op and Chair of the UPEI Research Ethics Board. He holds a PhD and M.Sc. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Western University and a B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology from York University. His certifications include the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. His research focuses on leadership and followership dynamics, human resource management in team environments, and the impact of organizational structures on team performance. His work has been published in journals like the Journal of Management and Academy of Management Learning & Education , supported by grants from SSHRC and Mitacs. He also contributes to practitioner journals such as the Canadian HR Reporter . Dr. Woodley has secured grants including "The Future of Work is Hybrid: Engineering Team Success Through Leadership" (SSHRC, 2024) and "Don’t Tell Me How to Lead! The Effects of Personality on the Transfer of a Leadership Development" (SSHRC, 2024). His awards include the President’s New Researcher Award (2022) and Case Centre Competitions (2022, 2025). Professional Activities: Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Business and Psychology (since 2020). Education: PhD (2017), MSc (2012), BA (2008) from Western University and York University. Labs/Teams: Active in leadership and HRM research initiatives at Ivey Business School.
Dr. Kathleen Boies is a Professor in the Department of Management at Concordia University's John Molson School of Business, holding the Concordia University Research Chair in Leadership Development. Her research focuses on leadership across educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private industry, with particular emphasis on trust dynamics and team effectiveness. Education: PhD in Management, University of Western Ontario Dr. Boies' research explores the intersection of personality traits and leadership behaviors, the impact of trust on organizational outcomes, and strengths-based leadership approaches in healthcare. Recent work examines career advancement procrastination, affective trust mechanisms, and longitudinal effects of leadership training programs. Scientific Awards: Dean's Award for Distinguished Scholarship (Established Scholar), 2023 Junior Researcher Award, John Molson School of Business, 2006 Her funded research supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the Fonds Québécois de Recherche sur la Société et la Culture has been published in top-tier journals including the Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Business and Psychology, and European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology.
Rene Mõttus is a Professor of Personality Psychology at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology, and a Reader at the University of Edinburgh. He holds a prominent position in personality research, serving as Editor-In-Chief of the European Journal of Personality since 2020. Dr. Mõttus earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Tartu in 2009, with a dissertation titled "Universal and specific aspects of personality traits in their various representations," supervised by Jüri Allik. He completed his Master's degree in Psychology at the University of Tartu in 2005, with a thesis on "The relationship of cognitive ability to the structure, variability and measurement of personality," supervised by Jüri Allik and Helle Pullmann. Professor Mõttus specializes in personality psychology, with research interests spanning personality structure, well-being, psychometrics, and the connections between physical and mental health. His work particularly focuses on the nuances of personality traits beyond the traditional Big Five framework, examining how these finer details predict life outcomes, relate to physical characteristics like body mass, and develop across the lifespan. He has made significant contributions to understanding the reliability of personality measures, the Dark Triad traits, and the relationship between personality and social media use. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing personality research methodology while exploring the intricate connections between personality, health, and social behavior. Mõttus has pioneered research on personality nuances—finer-grained aspects of personality that go beyond traditional domains and facets—and their implications for understanding individual differences. His work often employs large-scale, multi-sample approaches and sophisticated statistical methods to address fundamental questions in personality science. Among his notable achievements, Mõttus received the Early-Career Award from the European Association of Personality Psychology in 2018. He has also been honored with the Erns Jaakson Scholarship (2010) and multiple publication awards from the Estonian Centre of Behavioural and Health Sciences (2006, 2008). As Editor-In-Chief of the European Journal of Personality since 2020, Mõttus plays a key role in shaping the direction of personality research globally. He has secured significant research funding for projects examining well-being and personality, including a major €540,000 grant from the Estonian Research Council (PRG2190) as principal investigator. His collaborative work extends across international boundaries, with numerous co-authored publications featuring researchers from multiple countries. Professor Mõttus leads research within the Estonian Center of Excellence of Well-Being Sciences and directs several projects focused on predicting, understanding, and promoting well-being through large-scale data analysis. His work bridges personality psychology with health sciences, aiming to develop practical applications for improving mental health and well-being.
J.C. Vrooman is a Professor at Utrecht University and a Strategic Advisor/Researcher at The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP). He holds a PhD from Tilburg University and an MA from Erasmus University Rotterdam , both earned cum laude. His work centers on social and behavioral sciences , particularly in Sociology , with a focus on Labor Market , Poverty , Social Participation , and Social Security . He has led numerous national and international research projects and served on the board of the Dutch Sociological Association . Research Trends in his recent articles highlight multidimensional inequality , intersectionality , and capital dynamics in the Netherlands. Key topics include social stratification , neighborhood contexts in refugee integration, health disparities , and intergenerational benefit receipt . He employs quantitative and quasi-experimental methods , often linking economic , social , and cultural capital to societal challenges. Secondary Activities include roles at SCP , where he contributes to national policy via research on poverty metrics and labor market equity . His work spans public health (e.g., pandemic impacts on mental health), welfare transitions , and institutional reforms in social security. He is fluent in English , German , and French , and his findings are frequently disseminated via SCP reports and peer-reviewed journals .
Ingo Zettler is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on personality psychology, particularly the study of aversive traits (dark personality), prosocial behavior, and their societal implications. He also investigates behavioral science, open science practices, and sports psychology. His work integrates experimental, cross-cultural, and psychometric methodologies to explore how personality traits like dishonesty, moral reasoning, and social preferences manifest across contexts. Key themes include the Dark Factor of Personality (D), Honesty-Humility, and the interplay between personality and societal outcomes such as crime, cooperation, and political behavior. Recent research highlights include examining cultural and institutional influences on dark traits, developing assessment tools for political elites, and investigating pandemic-related behaviors during the COVID-19 crisis. His contributions span theoretical frameworks for personality measurement, meta-analyses of trait relationships, and applied studies in sports ethics and leadership. Zettler collaborates internationally, with publications addressing topics like vaccination readiness, pandemic fatigue, and the role of creativity in ethical justifications. His work emphasizes rigorous methodology and open science practices to advance psychological research reliability.
Professor Amirali Minbashian is a distinguished faculty member in the School of Management and Governance at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he holds a Professor position specializing in organizational psychology and behavior. His educational background includes a PhD in Organisational Psychology, a Bachelor of Psychology, a Master of Commerce in Finance, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Accounting, all obtained from UNSW. Professor Minbashian's research focuses on the role of individual differences, particularly personality and emotional intelligence, and psychological processes in workplace behavior. His work examines how these factors influence how people feel, think, and behave in organizational settings. He has also developed significant expertise in research methodology, particularly meta-analytic approaches to studying workplace phenomena. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on cognitive reflection and decision-making, organizational voice mechanisms, customer-employee interactions, change management in healthcare settings, and the evolving landscape of emotional intelligence across generations. His research spans both theoretical exploration and practical application in organizational settings, with particular emphasis on how psychological processes translate to workplace outcomes. Professor Minbashian has demonstrated academic productivity across multiple publication formats, with 36 journal articles, 2 book chapters, 10 conference papers, and several other scholarly outputs to his name. In the classroom, he teaches courses on human resource management, quantitative methods, thinking skills, organisational behaviour, and psychological assessment, bringing his research expertise directly to student learning experiences.
Jennifer Roters is an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia, where she teaches in the Counseling Psychology program. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Brock University, where she was a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar (SSHRC), and dual Master’s degrees in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (LaSalle University) and Social/Personality Psychology (Brock University), the latter supported by a SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship-Master’s (CGS M). Licensed with the College of Registered Psychotherapists, her work spans forensic, clinical, counseling, social, and personality psychology. Forensic Psychological Research Childhood Adversity and Trauma Mindfulness and Attachment Theory Personality Disorders (Borderline/Psychopathic) Advanced Statistical Modeling (SEM, Bayesian Analysis) Her research integrates theoretical, statistical, and applied approaches, focusing on interventions for normative populations and the development of the iai lab for Phallometric Assessment. She has received prestigious scholarships from SSHRC and collaborates with graduate students on multidisciplinary projects. Scientific Awards : Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar (SSHRC) Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) (SSHRC) Her work engages diverse populations (adults, children, clinical/forensic/normative) through a knowledge translation framework.
Róbert Ďurka is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Letters, Catholic University in Ružomberok. He holds a PhD in Psychology from Universitas Tyrnaviensis and has been affiliated with the university since 2009. His research focuses on humor styles (particularly benevolent and corrective humor), Type D personality (social inhibition and negative affectivity), gelotophobia, and internet addiction. He has contributed to cross-cultural psychometric studies and explored the interplay of personality traits in problematic internet use. Principal Investigator for VEGA project 1/0433/21 on Comic Styles and Personality Constructs Scientific co-worker in projects on internet addiction, media habits, and child protection His recent publications analyze humor in relation to life satisfaction across 25 countries and its role in media/television contexts. He is a member of the International Society for Humor Studies and serves on editorial boards. 2020: Benevolent and Corrective Humor in 25 Countries (Journal of Happiness Studies) 2018: Humor Styles and Internet Addiction (Frontiers in Psychology) He has conducted research visits at the University of Zurich and the University of Notre Dame, expanding his work on humor dimensions and their practical applications.
Lisa L. M. Welling is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She joined the faculty in 2012 and was promoted to Full Professor in 2023 after receiving tenure in 2017. Dr. Welling directs the Welling Research Lab, which focuses on evolutionary approaches to human mating behavior, hormonal influences on person perception, and individual differences in mate preferences. Dr. Welling earned her PhD from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland in 2008. Her research primarily investigates how hormonal and psychological factors influence human mate preferences and behavior, including menstrual cycle effects, hormonal contraceptive use, and other sources of hormonal variation. She has secured funding from prestigious organizations including NSERC (Canada), ESRC (UK), ORSAS (UK), and AIB (USA). Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on evolutionary perspectives on human mating behavior, with particular attention to hormonal influences on mate choice, relationship dynamics, and sexual behavior. The research spans multiple subfields including behavioral endocrinology, evolutionary psychology, and relationship science, with applications to understanding human sexuality, reproductive health, and interpersonal relationships. Editorial Board, Human Nature (2025) Elected Secretary/Archivist for Human Behavior and Evolution Society (2021-2025) Order of the Golden Plume recipient (2025) Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award (2018) New Investigator Research Excellence Award (2015) Dr. Welling has successfully mentored numerous graduate students through their MS and PhD programs, many of whom have gone on to prestigious academic and research positions. She has secured multiple research grants including the Oakland University Research Excellence Fund grant ($15,000) to investigate human sperm competition and a Faculty Research Fellowship ($10,000) to study testosterone increases and mate preferences. Her lab collaborates with institutions including the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine. The Welling Research Lab maintains active research programs in evolutionary psychology and behavioral endocrinology, with ongoing projects examining hormonal influences on mate choice, relationship dynamics, and sexual behavior. The lab has established partnerships with medical researchers to investigate connections between hormonal factors and clinical conditions including ADHD and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Anthony F. Bogaert is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Brock University, within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. He holds a PhD in Psychology from Western University (1993), followed by postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Toronto (Psychiatry) and Queen’s University (Psychology). His research primarily focuses on human sexuality, including sexual orientation, asexuality, and gender differences in desire. He has been a faculty member at Brock since 1996, teaching courses such as Health and Behaviour, Introduction to Human Sexuality, and Advanced Human Sexuality. His research interests span biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of sexuality, with notable contributions to understanding the genetic and immunological underpinnings of sexual orientation. He is affiliated with organizations like the Canadian Sex Research Forum and the International Academy of Sex Research. His work has been recognized with awards including the Ira and Harriet Reiss Theory Award and Brock University’s Chancellor’s Chair for Research Excellence. Dr. Bogaert’s publications address topics such as hormonal influences on sexual orientation, maternal immune responses, and the demography of asexuality. His research often integrates interdisciplinary methods, bridging psychology, biology, and sociology. He has authored influential works like the book Understanding Asexuality (2012), which explores theoretical and empirical dimensions of asexual identity. Awards: Research Excellence Award (Applied Health Sciences), Brock University Distinguished Research Award Teaching: Courses emphasize human sexuality, health behavior, and psychological theory. Grants and Funding: Supported by SSHRC and other research councils for projects on sexual orientation and biological mechanisms. His work contributes to academic discourse on sexual diversity and informs policies and healthcare practices related to sexual minority populations. Collaborations with institutions worldwide further highlight his global impact in sexuality research.
