Biography
Faris R. Kronfli received his master’s degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2014 and his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Flo
rida in 2019. His research has included the assessment and treatment of problem behavior among at-risk youth and individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While at the University of Florida, Dr. Kronfli helped establish a social skills clinic for adolescents and adults on the spectrum and has continued to focus on developing programs to support individuals as they transition to adulthood. He was the recipient of the 2018 B.F. Skinner Foundation Florida Graduate Student Research Award, the 2019 Christopher Rubow Memorial Award, and the 2023 Charles Kimber Public Service Award. He is currently the program coordinator for the Behavior Analysis Research Clinic’s school-based consultation program and an Assistant Instructional Professor at the University of Florida.
Areas of Interest/Research
- Assessment and treatment of challenging behavior in persons with neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Development of social skills assessments and interventions.
- Effective classroom management strategies.
Background
Faris was born in Khartoum, Sudan, and immigrated to the United States when he was 2 years old. He enjoys reading, watching horror movies, and playing chess. He has 9 nieces and nephews, and 1 son whom he loves very much.
Contact Information
Email: kronfli.faris@ufl.edu
Office: 311N Psychology Building
Mailing address:
Department of Psychology
945 Center Drive
University of Florida
PO Box 112250
Gainesville, FL 32611