Richard Lopez is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies at WPI. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, social neuroscience, and human neuroscience and neurotechnology. He also directs the Social Neuroscience of Affective Processes (SNAP) Lab.
In the SNAP Lab, Professor Lopez and his students utilize psychological theories, tools in human neuroscience and neurotechnology (e.g., EEG, fNIRS, fMRI) and longitudinal modeling of behavior to better understand how people align their emotions and behaviors with values and goals they are pursuing—with the broader aim of developing effective and scalable interventions that enhance health and wellbeing. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, and hiking.
