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Aaron Gubi , Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Office Location
EC 125 C
Email
gubia@kean.edu
Phone
(908) 737-5868
Aaron Gubi

Aaron A. Gubi, Ph.D., is a tenured Associate Professor within the Department of Advanced Studies in Psychology at Kean University. He teaches graduate courses and supervises the clinical work of future clinical and school psychologists. Dr. Gubi also serves as Clinic Director of the Center for Autism Assessment and Research Services (CAARS) at Kean University, where he supervises the clinical training of graduate students, preparing them to work with children and families impacted by autism and neurodiverse presentations. His research focuses on child maltreatment/trauma, autism, and diversity issues in professional training and practice.

Dr. Gubi has secured over $6.8 million in competitive grant funding and maintains an active research program with 30+ peer-reviewed publications. He currently serves as the project director for a 5-year, $4.5 million grant awarded in January 2023 by the U.S. Department of Education, which supports graduate training in school psychology and strengthens mental health service delivery in high-need school districts. He has a strong record of service at the university, state, and national levels, and works part-time as a practicing psychologist within the community.

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Post-doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia

Courses Taught

  • Child Evidence-based Treatments
  • Clinical Interviewing
  • Social/Emotional/Behavioral Assessment
  • Diversity Seminar
  • Ethics Seminar

Selected Publications

Gubi, A., *Denicola, G., *Kosecki, O., Bocanegra, J.O., Strait, J.E., Wycoff, K., & Giordano, K. (In press). Knowledge of Trauma-informed Care among Graduate Students in School Psychology. Contemporary School Psychology.

Bocanegra, J.O., Gubi, A., Zhang, Y., Clayton, E., Hou, M., & Perihan, C. (In press). Upending the Shortages Crisis: A National Survey of School Psychology Recruitment. School Psychology.

Gubi, A., Strait, J., Wycoff, K., *Vega, V., *Brauser, B., & *Osman, Y. (2019). Trauma-informed knowledge and practices in school psychology: A pilot study and review. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 35(2), 176-199.

Gubi, A., Bocanegra, J.O., *Espinal, J., Dejud, C., & Hau-Fan, C. (2018).  A pilot study and review of the school psychology cultural competency training scale. Contemporary School Psychology, 22(3), 369-383.

Gubi, A., Bocanegra, J.O., Callan, G., *Vega, V., Giordano, K., *Espinal, J. (2018). The role of trainers of school psychologists in promoting diversity recruitment. The School Psychologist,72 (3), 18-34.