William Riley
About William Riley
William Riley is a Professorial Lecturer at George Washington University and the Director of the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the National Institutes of Health. He has extensive experience in clinical psychology and has held various leadership roles in research institutions, focusing on the intersection of behavioral sciences and technology.
Work at The George Washington University
William Riley has been a Professorial Lecturer at George Washington University since 2003. He has contributed to the academic community in the Washington D.C. Metro Area for over 21 years. His role involves teaching and mentoring students in the field of behavioral sciences, leveraging his extensive background in clinical psychology and research.
Education and Expertise
William Riley holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University, where he studied from 1981 to 1984. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the same institution, completing his studies from 1979 to 1981. Additionally, he completed an internship at Baylor College of Medicine in 1983-1984. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research interests in behavioral sciences.
Background in Research and Leadership
William Riley has held several prominent positions in research and leadership roles. He served as Chief of the Science of Research and Technology Branch at the National Cancer Institute from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, he was the Program Director at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute from 2009 to 2012. He has also worked as Deputy Director of the Division of AIDS and Health and Behavior Research at the National Institute of Mental Health from 2005 to 2009.
Research Interests and Contributions
William Riley's research focuses on the application of mobile devices to assess and intervene in health behaviors, including tobacco use, dietary intake, physical activity, sleep, and medication adherence. He has a strong interest in integrating engineering and computer science methodologies into the behavioral sciences, particularly in the context of mobile and wireless technologies for behavioral measurement and intervention.
Previous Academic Positions
William Riley has held academic positions at various institutions prior to his current role. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Georgia and as an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. These roles have contributed to his extensive experience in teaching and research within the field of psychology.