Alexander Tokarev, PhD

With a background in Personality Psychology and Maths, Alex is the author of award-winning research into the effects of dark personality traits such as Psychopathy and Narcissism in the workplace. His main passion lies in developing accurate tests to measure personality.

About Dr Alexander Tokarev

Dr Alexander Tokarev is a psychometrician and researcher specializing in personality psychology, leadership research, and organizational behavior. His work focuses on connecting psychological theory with real-world applications — helping professionals, organizations, and individuals better understand the human mind through science-based methods.

With a background in both academic and applied psychology, Dr Tokarev has developed tools and frameworks that make psychological assessment and personality measurement accessible to wider audiences, emphasising the crucial role of scientific rigor. His research has been featured in leading journals and professional platforms worldwide.

Co-Developer of the Facet-Level Multidimensional Assessment of Personality (Facet MAP)

Dr Alexander Tokarev co-developed one of the most comprehensive taxonomies of personality traits — the Facet-Level Multidimensional Assessment of Personality (Facet MAP). This advanced model provides an in-depth analysis of human personality by comprehensively mapping individual trait facets.

The Facet MAP framework is widely recognized among personality researchers and organizational psychologists for its precision and practical value. It allows for more nuanced personality assessments in areas such as leadership development, clinical psychology, and workplace performance evaluation.

Research on Managerial Psychopathy, Narcissism, and Organizational Impact

In addition to his work on personality structure, Dr Alexander Tokarev has conducted influential leadership psychology research on managerial psychopathy and narcissism, published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology — one of the field’s most prestigious peer-reviewed journals.

His findings shed light on how dark personality traits can influence leadership style, organizational culture, and employee well-being, offering valuable insights for HR professionals and executives seeking to build healthier workplaces.

This research also inspired one of the most popular podcast episodes produced by the Alan Turing Institute, where Dr Tokarev discussed how data-driven personality assessment can help organizations understand and manage the complex psychology behind leadership success and failure.