Assistant Professor
Education:
- Ph.D., Behavioral Psychology — University of Kansas, 2020
- M.A., Behavior Analysis — University of Kansas, 2018
Area of Study:
- Behavior Analysis
Courses Taught
- Learning And Cognition (PSYC 605)
- Organizational Behavior Management (PSYC 669)
Research Interests
Dr. Novak’s research focuses on applications of behavior analysis to improve employee performance in the workplace and promote health behavior. This work includes translational and applied research to inform effective and efficient methods for staff training and support. He is also interested in behavioral interventions to promote drug abstinence, employment, and medication adherence for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, or chronic health conditions.
Graduate Research and Training Opportunities
Yes, accepting new ABA M.A. students for Fall 2027.
Please note: The Masters track in Applied Behavior Analysis is always accepting students.
Undergraduate Research and Training Opportunities
Yes, Undergraduate opportunities available
Selected Publications:
- Abstinence-contingent wage supplements for adults experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder: A randomized clinical trial. Novak, M. D., Toegel, F., Rodewald, A. M., Arellano, M., Baranski, M., Barnett, N. P., Leoutsakos, J.-M., Fingerhood, M., & Silverman, K. (2023). Preventative Medicine.
- Financial incentives to promote drug abstinence and employment: Post-intervention outcomes. Novak, M. D., Holtyn, A. F., Toegel, F., Leoutsakos, J.-M., & Silverman, K. (2022). Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 232, 109322.
- The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in promoting undetectable HIV viral loads: A review of randomized clinical trials. Toegel, F., Rodewald, A. M., Novak, M. D., Pollock, S., Arellano, M., Leoutsakos, J.- M., Holtyn, A. F., & Silverman, K. (2022). AIDS and Behavior, 26(6), 1853–1862.
- The efficacy of variations of observation and data recording on trainee performance. Blackman, A. L., Novak, M. D., DiGennaro Reed, F. D., & Erath, T. G. (2021). Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. Advance online publication.
- Operant renewal of desirable behavior in a simulated workplace: A translational model. Novak, M. D., Blackman, A. L., Erath, T. G., & DiGennaro Reed, F. D. (2020). Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 113(1), 172–186.
- Evidence-based performance management: Applying behavioral science to support practitioners. Novak, M. D., DiGennaro Reed, F. D., Erath, T. G., Blackman, A. L., Ruby, S. A., & Pellegrino, A. J. (2019). Perspectives on Behavior Science, 42(4), 955–972.
CV
Dr. Matthew Novak CV – Last updated February 2024