PROFILE

Christian Waugh, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at Wake Forest University and an expert in the field of emotion regulation and resilience. He received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan and completed his postdoctoral training at Stanford University. Dr. Waugh’s research focuses on how people can effectively regulate their emotions to maintain well-being in the face of stress and adversity. Dr. Waugh has published extensively in top-tier academic journals in experimental psychology, clinical psychology, and neuroscience. He has won awards for his teaching and research and is a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. His work on the neuroscience of emotion regulation and resilience has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation and has been featured in both academic and popular media outlets. Dr. Waugh is also a renowned public speaker, giving talks at national and international conferences, and hosting professional seminars to communities around the country.