Assistant Professor
Contact Information:
Email: novak@umbc.edu
Office: Math/Psych 333
Lab: Sondheim 411 & 511
Education:
Ph.D. — University of Kansas, 2020
Fall 2024 Office Hours:
Area of Study:
Behavior Analysis
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 graduate students.
Please note: The Masters track in Applied Behavior Analysis is always accepting students.
Undergraduate Research and Training Opportunities:
Yes, Undergraduate opportunities available
Selected Publications:
Novak, M. D., Toegel, F., Rodewald, A. M., Arellano, M., Baranski, M., Barnett, N. P., Leoutsakos, J.-M., Fingerhood, M., & Silverman, K. (2023). Abstinence-contingent wage supplements for adults experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder: A randomized clinical trial. Preventative Medicine.
Novak, M. D., Holtyn, A. F., Toegel, F., Leoutsakos, J.-M., & Silverman, K. (2022). Financial incentives to promote drug abstinence and employment: Post-intervention outcomes. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 232, 109322. https://doi.org/hdbm
Toegel, F., Rodewald, A. M., Novak, M. D., Pollock, S., Arellano, M., Leoutsakos, J.- M., Holtyn, A. F., & Silverman, K. (2022). The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in promoting undetectable HIV viral loads: A review of randomized clinical trials. AIDS and Behavior, 26(6), 1853–1862. https://doi.org/g53z
Blackman, A. L., Novak, M. D., DiGennaro Reed, F. D., & Erath, T. G. (2021). The efficacy of variations of observation and data recording on trainee performance. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/g2wg
Novak, M. D., Blackman, A. L., Erath, T. G., & DiGennaro Reed, F. D. (2020). Operant renewal of desirable behavior in a simulated workplace: A translational model. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 113(1), 172–186. http://doi.org/10.1002/jeab.566
Novak, M. D., DiGennaro Reed, F. D., Erath, T. G., Blackman, A. L., Ruby, S. A., & Pellegrino, A. J. (2019). Evidence-based performance management: Applying behavioral science to support practitioners. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 42(4), 955–972. http://doi.org/df28
Dr. Matthew Novak CV – Last updated February 2024