Hi, I’m Kevin B. Smith, a behavioural neuroscientist and professor with a genuine passion for teaching and mentorship. I started my career at the University of the Fraser Valley before teaching at Douglas College. Throughout my time at these institutions, I have taught courses in Biopsychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, and the History and Philosophy of Psychology. My goal in the classroom is always to help students move beyond simple memorization to build a deep conceptual understanding and practical skills they can carry forward into research, graduate school, or their future careers.

My research follows a biopsychosocial perspective, specifically taking a "top-down" approach. I am interested in how the biological brain shapes the human experience, and how the environment loops back to reshape the brain itself. While my projects might appear highly variable on the surface, they are all looking at the same thing: the intersection of puberty, stress, and hormones.

When I’m not in the classroom or digging into data, I’m usually focused on staying active or working with my hands. I regularly practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and love anything "DIY". Otherwise, you can find me taking advantage of the wonderful BC landscape through hiking and biking. Whenever we get that all-too-familiar BC rain, I enjoy making or playing music on guitar, drums, or bass!