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Zak Witkower

Lab Director and Principal Investigator

I received my PhD in Social/Personality Psychology with a minor in Quantitative Methods from the University of British Columbia. I previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam (2023-2026) before joining the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Texas A&M University as an Assistant Professor in 2026.

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Undergraduate Students

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Interested in joining our lab?

I am recruiting graduate students to join the lab in the Fall (2027).

Priority will be given to applicants with a strong research record, experience with (or interest in) using R, and interests in nonverbal communication, social perception, emotion, and/or leadership.

After reviewing our research and publications, please email me to discuss how your interests align with the ongoing work in our lab.

Formal applications are due in December, and must be submitted through the Texas A&M portal.

Interested in joining our lab?

I am currently recruiting undergraduate students to work with us for the 2026-2027 academic year. Priority will be given to applicants with experience conducting research (not required), and an interest in discovering novel facts about nonverbal communication, social perception, emotion, and leadership.