Ed is one of the most highly cited psychological research scientists in the world. He was widely known as the foremost expert on well-being and happiness. He was also the world’s leading authority on measuring well-being, as well as an expert on research methods and statistics. Ed has been a professor at the universities of Utah, Virginia, and Illinois, earning major national and international awards in the psychological and behavioral sciences. He was a professor at the University of Illinois for 40 years and was a distinguished emeritus professor there. He was a professor at the University of Utah. Ed was founding president of the International Positive Psychology Association and has been president of several other scientific organizations. Dr. Diener was a Senior Scientist with the Gallup organization. His research focused on the link between well-being and income, and how employee well-being enhances organizational performance.

Sadly, Ed Diener passed away on April 27th, 2021. His impact on this world was truly extraordinary. Dr. Diener’s discoveries on well-being and happiness shifted paradigms for individuals, organizations, and governments and have made the world a better and happier place. He was an amazing mentor to the entire Webewell team, especially our students. His kindness, humility, encouragement, and wisdom have touched the lives of our team forever.

We miss you Ed, and we will carry on this piece of your remarkable legacy with fervor, honor, and a profound sense of gratitude for the impact you have had on us all!

To read more about Ed’s legacy, you can read this article in the New York Times.