Lisa A Williams

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  • Associate Professor, School of Psychology, UNSW

Dr Lisa A Williams is a social psychologist. Her research interests include the dynamics between emotional experience and social interaction. Specifically, her research considers positive emotions that arise in the context of social interactions - namely pride, gratitude, compassion, and admiration. She is currently a Professor in the School of Psychology and Associate Dean Equity Diversity and Inclusion in the Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales. She has received funding from the Australian government for research and STEM engagement activities.

Experience

  • 2019–present
    Associate professor, University of New South Wales
  • 2015–2019
    Senior lecturer, University of New South Wales
  • 2009–2015
    Lecturer, University of New South Wales

Education

  • 2009 
    Northeastern University, PhD, Psychology
  • 2000 
    Lewis and Clark College, Bachelor of Arts

Grants and Contracts

  • 2014
    The emotional psychology of blood donors: Understanding and using the affective key to donor retur
    Role:
    Co-CI
    Funding Source:
    Australian Research Council
  • 2013
    To be or not to be proud: Identifying the functionality of pride in intergroup settings
    Role:
    CI
    Funding Source:
    Australian Research Council
  • 2013
    Emotional responses to comparisons in romantic relationships: Implications for relationship wellbeing
    Role:
    Co-CI
    Funding Source:
    Australian Research Council

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