Kevin Williams

Kevin J. Williams, a distinguished academic in psychology, holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina and currently serves as Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School at the University at Albany, SUNY. With a prolific career spanning decades, he has been a professor at the university since 1987 and has held numerous administrative and academic roles, including Chair of the Psychology Department and Director of various graduate programs. His research focuses on psychology and information security, personnel assessment, and work motivation, and he has made significant contributions to psychometric theory and statistical methods in teaching. Recognized for his excellence, Williams has received several awards, including the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and has been the principal investigator on numerous grants, such as projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the US Department of State, addressing topics like human resource assessment tools, security behavior modeling, and educational opportunities in politically at-risk countries. He has licensed innovative competency-based online assessment tools, generating substantial institutional royalties. Williams has published extensively in journals and conferences, exploring themes like security policy compliance, information systems, and workplace behaviors, while also mentoring numerous Ph.D. students in diverse psychological domains. Additionally, his professional service includes editorial roles and active participation in major psychology and management societies, cementing his influence in the fields of industrial-organizational psychology, human resources, and security.