“At a time when technology seems to provide endless connectivity, it also leaves us strangely isolated. Throughout this insightful and entertaining book, Drouin highlights the path forward and left me, personally, optimistic about the future.”

— Keith A. Grossman, President, TIME

Psychology Professor
Forensic Consultant
Keynote Speaker

“At a time when technology seems to provide endless connectivity, it also leaves us strangely isolated. Throughout this insightful and entertaining book, Drouin highlights the path forward and left me, personally, optimistic about the future.”

— Keith A. Grossman, President, TIME

Psychology Professor
Forensic Consultant
Keynote Speaker

Dr. Michelle Drouin (B.A. Cornell University; Ph.D. University of Oxford) is a psychology professor, forensic consultant, expert witness, and internationally-recognized researcher and speaker on issues related to technology, relationships, couples, and sexuality, including issues related to addiction and partner violence. Dr. Drouin’s research has attracted international attention, and she regularly does interviews for television, radio, newspapers, and magazines.

“I use conventional and cutting edge scientific techniques and findings to help answer questions about communication, health, sexuality, interpersonal relationships, and how technology is affecting development.”

 Dr. Drouin's research has been cited in a number of prominent news sources.

Professional Positions

Senior Research Scientist, 2018 – Present

Parkview Research Center, Parkview Health

Professor, 2016 – Present

Department of Psychology
Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

Forensic Psychology Consultant, 2013 – Present

Associate Professor, 2012 – 2016

Department of Psychology
Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

Assistant Professor, 2006 – 2012

Department of Psychology
Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

Visiting Assistant Professor, 2005 – 2006

Department of Psychology
Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

Education & Training

Experimental Psychology
(Developmental Psychology Core)

D.Phil., 2004, University of Oxford, Oxford, U.K.

Psychology

B.A., 1996, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY