Rubén Ardila

Rubén Ardila was a Colombian psychologist and professor whose work helped strengthen scientific psychology in Latin America. Trained at the National University of Colombia and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, he researched experimental psychology, behavior, psychobiology, social issues, and the history of psychology. He taught at major Colombian universities and developed the framework he called the Experimental Synthesis of Behavior. Ardila also contributed to professional organizations and international collaboration in psychology.