Dr. Alexandra Loukas

Biography

Alexandra Loukas is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Michigan State University in 1997. Her primary research interests focus on the development of problem behaviors among adolescents and young adults, particularly in relation to tobacco use cessation. Dr. Loukas has received funding from the National Institutes of Health to study the use of alternative tobacco products among youth and young adults. Additionally, she has collaborated with the Texas Department of State Health Services on multiple community-based program development and evaluation projects aimed at tobacco prevention. Her research includes significant publications in leading journals on topics such as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and their impact on young adults, as well as the role of social environments in shaping tobacco use among college students. Dr. Loukas is recognized for her contributions to the field of tobacco research, receiving various awards and fellowships throughout her career, including the Dean's Distinguished Faculty Award in 2018 and serving as a Fellow for several prestigious chairs and professorships at her institution.

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