PhD Students

Ryan Huff

Ryan HuffPh.D Student
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Cirriculum Vitae

Research Interests

  • Social Gerontology: Mental health, driving cessation, and systemic transportation barriers affecting aging populations.
  • Traffic Behavioral Safety: Analysis of vehicle operator risk factors, crash-related behaviors, and targeted safety intervention strategies.
  • Social Networks: The impact of egocentric social support networks and reciprocity on lifespan emotional well-being

Education

2024-2026: Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2009-2011: Master of Arts in Sociology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2006-2008: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Classes taught

SOP 4004: Social Psychology

Publications

Lee, C., Jung, S., Huff, R., Wright S., Kohda Bakhshi, A. Improving Rider Safety for Mopeds and Seated Motor Scooters of 50cc or Less. National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (BTSCRP Project BTS-19). Examined alignment between moped/scooter laws and enforcement practices. https://doi.org/10.17226/27837

Presentations

Emotional Well-being and Depression among South Florida Immigrants, The American Sociological Association (ASA) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA (2010).