Assistant Professor of Psychology

434.544.8313
hlaing_e@lynchburg.edu
Psychology Building 005

Dr. Hlaing joined the University of Lynchburg in 2016.

Education

• PhD, Experimental Psychology — Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
• Graduate Certificate, Gerontology — Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
• MA, Experimental Psychology — Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
• BA, Psychology — University of Main at Farmington

Courses Taught

• PSYC 111: An Introduction to Psychological Science
• PSYC 241: Developmental Psychology
• PSYC 274: Statistics for Psychologists
• PSYC 353: Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

Research Interests

• Biopsychosocial aspects of aging
• College students’ grit and resilience
• Effects of sleep loss on cognitive functions
• Mental health

Areas of Expertise

• Cognitive aging
• Gerontology (biopsychosocial aspects of aging)
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Sleep and cognition