Fordham PhD Student Receives National Psychology Research Award

October 1, 2026 - 04:13

A doctoral candidate at Fordham University has earned national recognition for work in the field of developmental psychology. Alireza Zareian Jahromi, who is in his fourth year of the Applied Developmental Psychology PhD program, received an award from the American Psychological Association along with the honor society Psi Chi.

The honor highlights outstanding research conducted by graduate students across the country. Jahromi's work focuses on how children and adolescents develop, with attention to the social and emotional factors that shape learning and behavior. His project stood out among submissions from universities nationwide.

Faculty members in the program noted that the award reflects both the quality of his research design and the relevance of his findings to real-world settings such as schools and community programs. The recognition also brings attention to the department's commitment to training researchers who address practical problems in child development.

Jahromi will continue his studies at Fordham while working on further research. He said the award encourages him to keep pursuing questions that can improve outcomes for young people and families. The psychology department plans to share details of his work with students and colleagues in the coming months.