Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his scientific pursuit of the emotional good life has led him to such far flung places as India, Greenland, Israel, Kenya, and Spain. He sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of Positive Psychology and the Journal of Happiness Studies. His research has been featured in Time, India Outlook, Professional Manager, CNN, CBC (Canada), Science & Spirit, and a variety of other media. 

Robert is CAPP’s Programme Director for Education and Learning. He holds a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology, and is a Certified MentorCoach. He is part-time instructor of psychology at Portland State University (USA). Robert is  the author of the books,  Positive Psychology Coaching: Putting the Science of Happiness to Work for Your Clients (Wiley, 2007), and Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth (Blackwell, 2008).