Adam Smith
About Adam Smith
Adam Smith is a scientist specializing in human factors, currently employed at Exponent in Phoenix, Arizona. He has a strong academic background in psychology, holding a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also received multiple awards for his research and teaching contributions.
Work at Exponent
Adam Smith has been employed at Exponent as a Scientist specializing in Human Factors since 2019. His role involves applying principles of psychology to understand human behavior and improve user experience in various contexts. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, he contributes to projects that require expertise in cognitive psychology and human memory.
Education and Expertise
Adam Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Cognitive Psychology from 2013 to 2016, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cognitive Psychology from 2017 to 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research and professional work in human factors.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Adam Smith held several positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow from 2015 to 2018, a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2015, and a Graduate Research Consultant during the fall semesters of 2016 and 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Project Assistant in Clinical Administration at PPD from 2012 to 2013.
Achievements
Adam Smith received the Baughman Dissertation Research Award for his research in human memory. He was also awarded the Dissertation Completion Fellowship for his contributions to the study of memory performance in Virtual Reality environments. Furthermore, he was recognized with the Tanner Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, highlighting his instructional expertise. He was accepted into UNC’s Future Faculty Fellowship Program, which showcases his potential in academic leadership.