Paul Kieffaber
Assistant Professor
Office: Integrated Science Center, Room 1087Phone: 757-221-1965
Email: [[pdkieffaber]]
Webpage: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/pdkieffaber}}
CV: {{http://www.wm.edu/as/psychology/documents/cv/cv_kieffaber_10_10.pdf,pdf}}
Areas of Specialization
The psychophysiology of attention & cognitive control and the neural basis of cognitive deficits in severe psychopathology. My research aims to (1)develop physiologically informed models of the component cognitive processes invoked by the deployment of task-set and cognitive control and (2)to improve our understanding about the mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction in psychopathology such as schizophrenia.
Educational Background
B.S. Psychology, Colorado State University
M.A. Experimental Psychology, California State University Fullerton
Ph.D. Psychology & Cognitive Science (dual-degree), Indiana University Bloomington
Brief Biography
Postdoctoral Fellow 2007 to 2008
- Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Postdoctoral Fellow 2006 to 2007
- Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University
Neuropsychometrist 1998 to 2000
-Coastline Community College Acquired Brain Injury Program
Administered a computerized neuropsychological assessment to program applicants and directed
program evaluation as well as empirical research projects.
Courses Taught
- Cognitive Psychophysiology
- Physiological Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Research Methods