Dustin Boyd Wygant

Dustin B. Wygant, PhD. is a Professor of Psychology and Executive Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Eastern Kentucky University. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Miami University, prior to completing his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at Kent State University. Dr. Wygant is a Fellow of the Society of Clinical Psychology (American Psychological Association Division 12), the American Psychology Law Society (APA Division 41), and the Society for Personality Assessment (SPA). Dr. Wygant’s primary research interests include the conceptualization of the psychopathic personality and the DSM-5 model of personality disorders. Other research interests include the detection of malingering as well as the use of personality assessment (particularly MMPI instruments) in forensic, medical, military, and employment/selection-related settings. In addition to his academic position, Dr. Wygant is a licensed psychologist in Ohio and Kentucky and routinely conducts forensic psychological evaluations and testifies as an expert witness. He is board certified in Assessment Psychology by the American Board of Assessment Psychology.