Dr. Ryan Gibson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, a Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy, and founder of the Inclusion and Innovation (InNova) Lab at the University of New Hampshire.
Dr. Gibson is a social psychologist whose research explores how being a part of a group shapes our perceptions and judgments. He specializes in using quantitative methodologies to empirically examine the complex ways that race and ethnicity influence perceptions, particularly through the use of online experiments and structural equation modeling. His work in this area has appeared in flagship sociology journals, including Social Psychology Quarterly, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Social Forces. Ongoing projects include research across various domains, including business, healthcare, the environment, and criminal justice.
Prospective Graduate Students: I am looking for students interested in enhancing group cooperation and human-AI interaction through social research. This work explores how people navigate cooperation, using behavioral experiments, online studies, and AI-driven approaches. Students eager to engage with these topics and gain research experience are encouraged to reach out.
Recent PhD Placements: Florida State University ('25), Northeastern University (’23)
