Dominic Packer, Ph.D. and Jay Van Bavel Ph.D.

Dominic Packer, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at Lehigh University. Dominic’s research investigates how people’s identities affect conformity and dissent, racism and ageism, solidarity, health, and leadership.

Jay Van Bavel, Ph.D., is an associate professor of psychology and neural science at New York University. From neurons to social networks, Jay’s research investigates the psychology and neuroscience of implicit bias, group identity, team performance, decision-making, and public health.

Jay and Dom received their Ph.D.s from the University of Toronto, where they bonded in a shared sub-basement office. Their first book, The Power of Us, will be published in September 2021.