Christopher van Ness

Background

About Christopher van Ness

As a Research Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) for over 14 years, I am passionate about conducting impactful research and teaching data-driven decision making to students and stakeholders. I have a PhD in General Psychology, a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics, and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research, which enable me to design and manage complex research projects across disciplines and domains.I have extensive expertise in survey methodology, data management, and data analysis, using various tools such as SPSS, MS Access, R, Python, SQL, QGIS, and Jupyter. I am also proficient in reporting and presenting research findings, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and supporting strategic planning and outcome assessment. Additionally, I have over 20 years of experience teaching and mentoring students in various psychology and health science courses, both online and face-to-face. I am committed to advancing the knowledge and skills of data consumers, while fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.