My research work aims to deepen our understanding of the psychological variations between individuals, exploring their origins, how we measure them, and their outcomes. Recently, my primary areas of focus include:

* Rigorous psychometric approaches to measuring abilities, with a special emphasis on financial literacy.
* The causes and consequences of financial literacy.
* Meta-cognition, especially the ability of individuals to accurately assess their own capabilities.
* Narcissism, characterized primarily by the overestimation of one's abilities.
* Examinations into the parallels between human and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for robust metrics and interdisciplinary collaboration.

I began my academic journey with an undergraduate Honours degree in Psychology from Laurentian University. This was followed by a Master's degree in Psychology with a focus on Psychometrics from the University of Western Ontario, and a PhD in Psychology from Swinburne University of Technology.

In today's world, virtually everyone must make decisions about money. I am particularly intrigued by the vast differences in people's financial well-being, which seem to exist partly independently of their family's socioeconomic status. While financial literacy appears to be a piece of the puzzle, it's a dimension that has seldom been explored from a psychological standpoint.

For a comprehensive list of my publications (many of which are available for free download), please visit my personal webpage: https://drgillesgignac.blogspot.com/.

I'm an associate professor in the School of Psychological Science (SPS). I served as the Deputy Head of School (Jan 2023 - Dec 2023). Previously, I was Director of Undergraduate Programs for the SPS (2020 to 2022), and, in 2022, I was acting chair of the Board of Studies (Life, Health and Natural Sciences). I start a 3-year term on UWA's Academic Board from January 2023.

I currently coordinate and lecture for PSYC3302 (Psychological Measurement and its Application). I also lecture into PSYC4418 (Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology). I regularly supervise 3 Honours students from year to year.

Official Journal/Editorial Responsibilities

Associate Editor, Journal of Personality (2023 - present)
Editorial Board Consultant, Intelligence (2016 - present)
Statistical Advisor, British Journal of Psychology (2019 - present)
Consulting Editor, Psychological Assessment (2015 - 2022)

To read about my research and more, visit my personal site:

https://drgillesgignac.blogspot.com/