Christopher R. Shelton

Christopher R. Shelton, Ph.D., is the founder and director of VAR Lab: The Emerging Technologies Hub and an associate professor of clinical psychology at Penn State Behrend. He leads a cross-functional team applying AI, immersive technology, and digital systems to build deployable programs and products across healthcare, education, industry, and the public sector. His work spans clinical and program operations, product development, research, workforce leadership, and external partnerships. He co-led the Liberty Bell capture project as part of VAR Lab’s broader emerging technology portfolio.