Melissa Baker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Contact Melissa Baker, Ph.D.
843-349-4035 mbaker4@coastal.eduSmith Science 217D
Office hours: by appointmentEducation
Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, University of Mississippi
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University
- Assistant Professor, Western Kentucky University
Psychology, Law, Emotions, and Attitudes (PLEA) Lab website: www.plealab.com
Biography
Melissa Baker earned a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Mississippi in 2019. She teaches courses in social psychology, psychology and the law, and research methods. Her research focuses on applying social-cognitive psychology to questions and issues related to law and the legal system. Her current research interests include eyewitness identifications, attitudes toward police, and research methodologies and quantitative methods used in forensic psychological research.