Professor Marc Eric S. Reyes, PhD, a faculty member of the Department of Psychology, received a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association (APA) on June 18, 2022, for his 鈥渆xceptional leadership of psychology in the Philippines and globally, and particularly his dedication to social issues and his commitment to mentorship.鈥�
Reyes, the incumbent President of the Psychological Association of the Philippines, was cited as a 鈥減rolific psychological scientist鈥� whose 鈥渆xemplary leadership in applying psychology鈥� has benefitted the cause of sexual and gender minorities. This has resulted in 鈥渂attling stigma and discrimination as part of PAP鈥檚 LGBT Special Interest Group.鈥� The said group has concretized their advocacy through nondiscrimination policies, high-quality researches, and pushing for anti-discrimination policies at the national level.
Reyes was also cited for his research endeavors on the effects of climate change on young Filipinos, 鈥渞aising awareness [about] a vital but understudied national issue.鈥�
Among Reyes鈥檚 research interests are psychopathology, LGBT issues, clinical assessment, and suicidology.聽He teaches at the College of Science and the Graduate School.
