Stephen Mitroff
About Stephen Mitroff
Stephen Mitroff is a Professor at The George Washington University and Chief Scientific Officer at Kedlin Screening International. His research focuses on visual cognition, bridging the gap between academia and industry, and he has received funding from various prestigious organizations for his work.
Work at The George Washington University
Stephen Mitroff has been a Professor at The George Washington University since 2018. He previously served as an Associate Professor at the same institution from 2015 to 2018. His work in the Washington D.C. Metro Area emphasizes the intersection of visual cognition and practical applications in various fields.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Mitroff earned a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Harvard University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He also holds a Master of Arts in Cognitive Psychology from Harvard, completed in 2000. Earlier, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley, from 1994 to 1998. His academic background supports his research in visual cognition.
Background in Research and Industry
Mitroff has a diverse background in both academia and industry. He has worked as a Chief Scientific Officer at Kedlin Screening International since 2017, where he developed the XRAY Screener tool. This tool is designed to enhance the performance of aviation security officers. Additionally, he has been affiliated with MedStar Health as Visiting Research Faculty since 2013.
Achievements in Research Funding
Stephen Mitroff has received funding for his research from several prestigious organizations, including the US Department of Homeland Security, US Transportation Security Administration, US Army Research Office, DARPA, NIH, and Nike, Inc. His research focuses on visual cognition and aims to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to his current role, Stephen Mitroff held several academic positions. He was an Assistant Professor at Duke University from 2005 to 2012 and later served as an Associate Professor there from 2012 to 2015. He also worked as a Post-doctoral Researcher at Yale University from 2002 to 2005, contributing to his extensive experience in cognitive psychology and visual cognition.