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SUSAN NOLAN, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology at Seton Hall University, USA, and an internationally recognized leader in psychology education. She is the author of widely used introductory psychology and behavioral statistics textbooks, with scholarship focusing on curriculum development, assessment, and undergraduate psychology education. As a Fulbright Scholar, she has advanced psychology higher education in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Australia. Dr. Nolan co-founded the International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes, which developed internationally influential undergraduate psychology competencies. A Past President of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, she has received numerous honors recognizing her outstanding contributions to psychology teaching, scholarship, and international collaboration.
JACQUELYN CRANNEY, Ph.D. is Honorary Professor in the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney, Australia, and an internationally recognized leader in psychology education. Her scholarship focuses on enhancing student learning, teaching excellence, psychological literacy, and undergraduate psychology education. She co-founded the International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes and co-leads the development of the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology, which have informed psychology curricula worldwide. Widely recognized for her contributions to teaching and learning, Dr. Cranney has received numerous national and international awards for advancing excellence in psychology education.
LUCIANA KARINE DE SOUZA, Ph.D. is Professor of Developmental and Personality Psychology at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where she teaches developmental psychology at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her scholarship advances psychology education through research, curriculum development, and international collaboration. As a member of the International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes and the International Council of Psychology Educators, she contributes to global initiatives that strengthen psychology teaching and learning. Her research spans developmental psychology, moral and ethical education, interpersonal relationships, self-compassion, and the psychology of music.
FANLI JIA, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychology at Seton Hall University, USA, whose work bridges cultural psychology, developmental psychology, and psychology education. He has taught cultural psychology and contributes to advancing undergraduate psychology education through the International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes, helping develop internationally relevant psychology competencies. His research examines how family, education, and culture shape moral development, environmental responsibility, and identity across generations. Dr. Jia also serves on the editorial boards of leading journals, including Psychology Learning & Teaching, reflecting his commitment to advancing both psychological science and the teaching of psychology.
ANEESH KUMAR, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychology at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India, where he coordinates the Holistic Education Development Cell and postgraduate programs in Educational and Counselling Psychology. His work focuses on advancing psychology education through curriculum development, innovative pedagogy, and the promotion of student mental health and socio-emotional learning. Dr. Kumar represents India in the International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes and is an active member of several international organizations dedicated to psychology teaching and educator development, contributing to regional and global collaborations in psychology education.
MARC ERIC REYES, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology at the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines, and one of the country's leading psychology educators. Through his teaching, mentorship, and professional leadership, he has played a key role in advancing psychology education and preparing future psychologists in the Philippines. His scholarship spans suicidology, LGBTQ+ psychology, social media use, and children with special needs, integrating socially responsive perspectives into teaching and practice. Dr. Reyes is a Past President of the Psychological Association of the Philippines and serves on the International Relations Committee of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology.
SUNIL BHATIA, Ph.D. is Lucy Marsh Haskell ’19 Professor of Human Development and Chair of the Department of Human Development at Connecticut College, USA. An internationally recognized scholar, his work has significantly shaped psychology education through decolonial, cultural, and qualitative perspectives. His teaching encourages students to critically examine culture, identity, and psychological science through courses on globalization, qualitative inquiry, and narrative psychology. Dr. Bhatia is the author of the award-winning Decolonizing Psychology, recipient of the American Psychological Association’s William James Book Award, and continues to advance transformative approaches to psychology teaching and learning worldwide.
JOSE ANTONIO CLEMENTE, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology at the University of the Philippines Diliman and a leading advocate for excellence in psychology teaching, faculty development, and culturally grounded scholarship. He previously served as Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (Faculty Development) of the University of the Philippines System and Director of the Office for the Advancement of Teaching at UP Diliman, leading initiatives to strengthen teaching quality and educator development. A scholar of Sikolohiyang Pilipino and social psychology, Dr. Clemente continues to advance psychology education through research, academic leadership, and faculty development.
JAY A. YACAT, Ph.D. Cand. is Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of the Philippines Diliman and a leading advocate of Sikolohiyang Pilipino and culturally grounded psychology education. Through his teaching, scholarship, and academic leadership, he advances the integration of Filipino knowledge systems into psychology curricula. He has taught Filipino Psychology, gender and sexuality, and service-learning courses, while leading workshops on indigenizing research and decolonizing pedagogy. A Past President of the Pambansang Samahan sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino, he continues to promote psychology education rooted in Filipino realities and engaged with global conversations on indigenization and decolonization.
PAT KATHLYN DIONE D. RAMIREZ, Ph.D. Cand. is Chairperson of the Department of Psychology and Assistant Professor at Assumption College, Philippines. Her work advances psychology education through teaching, curriculum development, faculty leadership, and educator development. A registered psychometrician and Ph.D. Candidate in Developmental Psychology, her scholarship focuses on developmental psychology, trauma-informed care, and mental health. She chairs the Teaching Psychology Special Interest Group of the Psychological Association of the Philippines and is a founding member of the Asia Psychology Learning and Teaching (AsiaPLAT) Consortium, promoting collaboration and innovation in psychology education across Asia. She is also an alumna of the Women's Leadership in Asia (WoLA) program.
PRAKAT KARKI, Ph.D. is a health and social science researcher and Visiting Faculty at Kathmandu University School of Education, Nepal. He has taught psychology for over eight years across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Nepal and India. His teaching and research focus on quantitative research methods, health psychology, cognitive psychology, educational psychology, and the philosophy of psychology. Through his mentorship, research consulting, and work with the Asia Psychology Learning and Teaching (AsiaPLAT) Consortium, Dr. Karki advances psychology education, research capacity, and regional collaboration across Asia.
RICHA KHANNA, Ph.D. is a counseling psychologist, educator, and clinical supervisor based in Mumbai, India. A former Assistant Professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, she has been dedicated to preparing future mental health professionals through teaching, supervision, and mentorship. Her work integrates cross-cultural counseling, social justice, and evidence-based practice. As a founding member of the Asia Psychology Learning and Teaching (AsiaPLAT) Consortium, Dr. Khanna actively promotes collaboration among psychology educators and advances excellence in psychology teaching and training across Asia.
MIRIAM SIMON, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the National University of Science and Technology, Oman. With over two decades of higher education experience, she has advanced psychology and health professions education through teaching, research, and mentorship. Her scholarship focuses on counselling and psychotherapy, developmental disorders, and evidence-informed, student-centered learning. A founding member of the Asia Psychology Learning and Teaching (AsiaPLAT) Consortium, Dr. Simon actively promotes regional collaboration and innovation in psychology education.
SMITA SINGH, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychology at James Cook University, Singapore, where she advances psychology through teaching, research, and student mentorship. Her work spans social, educational, and organizational psychology, with a focus on psychological well-being, mental health, and applied psychological science. She actively collaborates with students on research that promotes evidence-based learning and the development of future psychologists. As a founding member of the Asia Psychology Learning and Teaching (AsiaPLAT) Consortium, Dr. Singh is committed to strengthening regional collaboration and advancing innovative, culturally responsive psychology education across Asia.
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