Department of Psychology - Faculty and Staff
- Assistant Professor
- sungjin.im@wku.edu
- GRH 3021
- 270-745-4020
Education
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno
- M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno
- B.A., Psychology, University of Arizona, Summa Cum Laude
- B.A., Psychology, Korea University
- APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship, Stony Brook University Consortium Internship Program (SBU-CIP)
- Postdoctoral fellowship, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies
Courses
- PSY 210 & 211: Research Methods and Lab
- PSY 440: Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 640: Psychopathology
- PSY 751: Clinical Neuropsychology
- PSY777: Foundations of Supervision
- PSY 799: Dissertation in Psychology
- EDFN 740: Intermediate Statistics
Research and Clinical Interests
My research focuses on bridging the gap between cognitive neuroscience and clinical science by applying a wide range of cutting-edge approaches including fMRI, EEG, ECG, EDA, EMG, impedance cardiograph, and computerized behavioral tasks. I seek further understanding of neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie trauma and substance use and the development of a mindfulness-based intervention to treat these conditions. As a clinical psychologist, I received extensive training in mindfulness-based approaches including acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) as well as other evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive behavior analysis system of psychotherapy (CBASP), and prolonged exposure for trauma.
Research Supervision
I am willing to serve as a chair or committee member for any of these types of projects: PSY 290, PSY 490, Honors thesis, MA thesis, Ed.S. Specialist Projects, Psy.D. dissertations.
CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Gary A. Ransdell Hall, Office 3012
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
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