Professor and Director, LACE Lab
Clinical Neuropsychology, Department of Psychology
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4, Canada
Phone: (519) 253-3000 ext. 2226
Office: Room 193 Chrysler Hall South
Email: cjmiller@uwindsor.ca
Instagram: @lace_uwin
PLEASE NOTE:
This website is currently being updated, so it does not contain the most current information.
To answer the most common FAQ --- yes, Dr. Miller is reviewing graduate student applications for Fall 2026 admission.
About Me
I am a Professor in the Department of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology area) at the University of Windsor. I have a secondary appointment to the Neuroscience Program (a joint effort by the Departments of Psychology and Biological Sciences). I hope the information on this website answers many of your questions about the services I offer, my research or the experiences of my students. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me.
As a developmental neuropsychologist, my focus is on how to promote resiliency and wellness in the context of the symptoms, behaviours, and disorders that affect children and adolescents. I also use a systems perspective in examining neurobiological disorders. Thus, I consider families, schools, peers, and communities as important contributors to long-term outcomes. This combination of perspectives reflects my academic training and professional experiences.
On a personal level, I love the flexibility of the academic life. I enjoy teaching, but my passion is for the research process. I enjoy collaborating with students and with peers at other institutions, both in Canada and internationally. The hardest part for me is finding some balance between my passions at work and my delight with my family. When not at work, I enjoy traveling with my family and cuddling with my dogs at home.
Books I Love
Several year ago, a potential student asked me what books inform my approach to work and life. It was such a great question that I now use the question whenever I’m trying to get to know someone. In case you are curious, here’s a list of my favourite 10 books in my particular order (actually, it is more than 10 but that’s how I am and the list is only current to June 2024):
- Noise: Flaw in Human Judgement by Sunstein, Kahneman, & Sibery
Danny Kahneman is one of my intellectual heroes and I think this is his best and most informative book. Because I had listened to so many podcasts interviewing him, I could hear his voice in my head when I read this book.
- The Llama Llama books
These are children’s books, another passion for me. I love the rhythm of the language, the earnestness of the love between the mother and child, and the beautiful colours in the illustrations.
- My Life in Five Senses and The Four Tendencies both by Gretchen Rubin.
I love all of Gretchen Rubin’s books, but these are my favourite. They inform my research and my approach to all relationships, including mentoring. She is, quite simply, the best science digesting popular press author working today.
- The Hobbit by Tolkien
This is truly the greatest work of fiction ever, in my opinion. It has everything I love --- an unlikely hero, magic, and a great journey leading to home.
- Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes by Crapanzano
I love to bake, and I am currently working my way through the chapter on nut cakes. This is such a beautiful book and I have yet to find a recipe that isn’t amazing.
- Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less by Klotz
I first heard this author on a podcast, and I thought he was just brilliant. As someone who is always looking for easier ways to do what I do, this book really speaks to me.
- The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be by Mowat
This book stretches back to my mother’s childhood which she then shared with me. I’m always keen for a story with a dog at the centre of it, and this one is truly excellent.
- Wherever You Go, There You Are by Kabat-Zinn
I meditate more days that not. This book is the one I return to when I feel like my practice needs a boost. It is an easy read but not an easy path.
- Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing & Life by Lamott
Sometimes I struggle with setting priorities when competing demands are noisy. I love to write and I can be hard on myself when I don’t prioritize that time. This book is such a good reminder of how I can be a successful writer.
- A Handful of Quiet by Thich Nhat Hahn
This is another children’s book and it explains meditation more clearly than any other book I have ever read.