Assistant Professor
Contact Information:
Email: Rakhshp1@umbc.edu
Office: Math/Psych 325
Phone: (410) 455-3705
Fax: (410) 455-1270
Lab: Sondheim 402
Education:
PhD – University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2021)
Website:
Dr. Rakhshan Rouhakhtar’s Website
Fall 2026 Office Hours: TBA
Area of Study:
Clinical Psychology
Research Interests:
Dr. Rakhshan Rouhakhtar’s research interests include validation and development of psychosis spectrum assessments, application of advanced quantitative methods in the study of early psychosis assessment, and studying the role of environmental and psychosocial factors in our understanding of the psychosis construct, as well as illness presentation, course, and treatment.
Courses Taught:
Research Methods in Psychology (PSYC 311)
Schizophrenia (PSYC 455)
Developmental Psychopathology (607)
Graduate Research and Training Opportunities:
Yes, accepting graduate students for Fall 2027.
Undergraduate Research and Training Opportunities:
No undergraduate research opportunities are available.
Graduate Program Affiliation(s):
Human Services Psychology
Leadership Roles in the Department / College / University:
Director of Clinical Training