Current Members
Jerod joined the WAVE lab in 2017 after graduating from Penn State with a B.S. in Psychology. Jerod’s research interests focus on three general areas: personnel selection, age-related differences, and workplace technology. He is particularly interested in test development/validation and the role that technology plays in measuring individual differences. Jerod is originally from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania (home of Groundhog Day), and he enjoys exercising and attending concerts in his free time.
Jerod White
Brad joined the WAVE lab in 2018. He grew up in the suburbs of New York City before receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wheaton College in Illinois. The summer following his junior year, Brad had a Human Resources/Organizational Development internship with Make-A-Wish America, which was the experience that drew him to the field of I-O. Here he gained an interest in topics like occupational health psychology, organizational citizenship behavior, occupational stress, and employee motivation and satisfaction. Currently, Brad’s research interests involve new technologies like virtual reality as training media and other questions related to the future of work. In his free time Brad loves being outdoors, specifically skiing and hiking. He also loves reading history, watching sports, and attending concerts.
Brad Pitcher
Ahleah joined the WAVE lab in 2019. She grew up in York, PA and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Ahleah’s interest in I/O psychology began shortly after graduating from high school, and she pursued research in workplace incivility while attending WCUPA. Her research interests have extended to high potential leadership and nontraditional or insecure work. Additionally, Ahleah enjoys trying new recipes and meal-prepping in her free time as well as the occasional game night with friends.
Ahleah Miles
Zach joined the WAVE lab in 2022. He grew up in Oregon and graduated from the University of Arizona’s Global Campus with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2021. While serving in the Air Force as a substance abuse counselor/behavioral health specialist, he would act as a consultant to military leadership on health topics and morale trends; through this experience, he was drawn to the field of I-O. Zach joined WAVE lab to gain research experience and skills to support his interest in graduate school. His current research interests are technology in the workplace, occupational health psychology, and social phenomena within an organization.
Zach Roper
Ben joined the WAVE lab in 2022 as an RA, and is now the WAVE lab manager. He is taking a gap year after finishing his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Purdue to gain research experience. He is broadly interested in mental health and wellness, as well as educational and developmental psychology. He plans to pursue a PhD in counseling psychology starting in Fall of 2025. In his free time, Ben enjoys playing tennis and making music with his band.
Ben Blachly
Meaghan joined the WAVE lab in 2023. She grew up in Northern Virginia before receiving her B.S. in psychological sciences at Purdue University where her interest in I-O psychology sparked. Her research interests surround areas in selection, training and development, and sustainable job performance. In her free time, Meaghan enjoys trying new food and watching documentaries.
Meaghan Tracy
Daphne joined the WAVE lab in 2023. She grew up in Kaifeng, China and received a Master's degree in Human Resources from Purdue University. After receiving her MS degree, Daphne worked in the industry for 3+ years in the space of talent management and HR business partnering, where she grew strong interests in I-O psychology. Her research interests extend to vocational interests, career choice and development, cultural comparisons, and technology-based assessment (i.e., video interviews). Outside of work, Daphne enjoys hiking, playing tennis, exploring new restaurants/places, and playing with her first cat, Bagel.
Daphne Hou
Christine Cairoli
Christine joined the WAVE lab in 2023. She earned a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from the United States Naval Academy and holds a M.S. in Operations Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School. Her research interests include people analytics, training and development, talent optimization, and technology in the workplace. In her personal time, she enjoys gymnastics, reading, volunteering, and traveling.
Mauren Wolff
Mauren joined the WAVE Lab in spring 2023. Originally from Bavaria, Germany, she now works as a research assistant and PhD student at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg (DE). Her academic background includes a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Salzburg (AT), with a specialization in social interactions in business and society. Mauren’s current research focuses on employees’ perceptions of privacy and the use of electronic performance monitoring in the workplace. A particular focus of her research is to examine the social influences that shape these dynamics. In her spare time, Mauren is a dancer in the styles of voguing, waacking and jazz dance, with a love for choreography. She enjoys attending comedy shows and traveling to explore the world.
Leland Huey
Leland joined the WAVE lab as an RA in 2022. He grew up in the Detroit area before becoming an undergraduate student at Purdue University. He is currently working towards a bachelor's degree in Psychological Science and Microbiology from Purdue and his current research interests involve better understanding the differences in how people learn using newer technologies, like AI and VR, compared to more traditional teaching methods. In his free time, Leland also helps run a robotics club and is active in the Purdue campus community.