Dr. Wang is a developmental psychologist whose research interests focus on child and adolescent development. He received his doctorate in developmental psychology from Harvard University. His current research focuses on (1) the non-cognitive factors (e.g., grit, inhibitory control, emotion regulation, personality) and learning, (2) the impact of school climate and family socialization on students' motivational beliefs and engagement, (3) the effects of multiple ecological systems on the behavioral, social, and emotional development of youth from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and (4) the impact of school- and family-based interventions targeting children's academic skills and developmental problems.
