Richard Melloni is a Psychology professor at Northeastern University rated 4.56/5 on Rate My Professors by 91 students, with 3.0/5 RMP difficulty and 97% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Richard Melloni professor reviews and ratings: 4.56/5 from 91 RMP ratings at Northeastern (97% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Great professor and this was an interesting class. Grade is based on five online multiple choice exams. Great lecturer with interesting material. One of my favorite teachers I've had.PSY4510 2026-04-29 16:27:30 +0000 UTC
An amazing professor! I would gladly take another course with him. His exams are based directly on lecture material, so attending and engaging in class is essential for success. He presents complex topics in a clear and accessible way, and his lectures are consistently engaging and thought-provoking.PSYC3458 2026-04-14 03:29:16 +0000 UTC
Melloni was amazing and this class was great. It's an easy A (tests are online, open note, take-at home) and the material is not too rigorous because tests are online. I definitely recommend taking this class along some other harder ones, it doesn't require much outside work, but still interesting to learn about.PSYC3200 2026-04-10 20:30:09 +0000 UTC
Easy A. Class is what you make it. 5 tests, all ONLINE (open note)... do with that info what you will, No HW, also drops lowest test grade. Attendance was never taken. Very good class to choose if you are taking other hard classes and want a lighter work load with this one. If you want to actually learn though, you have to lock in for it. SO chill.3458 2026-04-08 16:47:57 +0000 UTC
Had Spring 2020, so half online. Only graded by tests, which are 65 multiple choice questions and included info from the textbook as well. Overall vibe: good guy, wants you to succeed, has some favorites but u can go unnoticed if u want, jokes around, has a lab & teaches medical students. A LOT of information. Have a good note-taking system.PSYC4510 2020-12-17 00:44:03 +0000 UTC
He will bend over backwards for a student. People saying he wont help outside of class are too timid to get the help. He treats students with the same respect that the student give to him, very much like a real world boss. go to him with specific questions and he wont let you leave his office until you 100% understand. BNS/psych: TAKE HIS CLASSES!!PSYCH4510 2016-07-06 14:48:41 +0000 UTC
He is a great professor! He doesn't use a textbook, so you have to go to class to get the notes. He makes his powerpoints available online so you can print them out. He answers all questions very clearly and makes sure that people are understanding the material as class goes on. He lets you out early most of the time, too! :)PSYC345801 2013-09-16 15:13:14 +0000 UTC
Easy class. I skipped most of the lectures and did very well. You just need to memorize the slides he asks you to print out. Don't ask dumb questions. He's also very hard to get a hold of so if you have a question ask him after class.PSYCH3458 2011-12-28 13:08:52 +0000 UTC
One of my favorite classes at Northeastern! Professor Melloni knows just about everything about Psychobiology but he can be a little condesending if you ask stupid questions, don't come to class, or aren't paying attention. I loved his teaching style, no textbook and the students print out his slides to bring to class and take notes on.PSBIOUNDE 2011-03-28 16:48:25 +0000 UTC
Really interesting class. It's straight forward and pure memorization. I loved having no text book. Melloni knows a lot about neuroscience and makes it very evident. He's a good guy, I envy his knowledge. Memorize the slides and the exams will be a breeze.PSYU458 2009-04-27 13:59:00 +0000 UTC
Really enjoyed going to this class and found it very interesting. Its not the easiest class, but its worth it. My piece of advice would be to go online and by the text book that the class is based on, it costs $2 and explains everything with color pictures.PSYBIO 2008-05-14 09:20:07 +0000 UTC
I don't have a good background in Bio which made this class challenging, but I also have never been this interested in going to class. I'm going to take all the classes he teaches.PSY458 2008-04-27 19:48:05 +0000 UTC
Allows you to be exempt from finals if you have an A (94) NOTHING LESS. Don't try w/a 93.5. Won't happen. But I never took a final in either of the 2 classes I had with him. Very knowledgable. Never had to find him outside of class but I hear he is a ghost. Wouldn't doubt it. But I would take him if he taught other higher courses....PSY458510 2005-12-05 22:51:07 +0000 UTC
Have had him both for Psychobio and psychpharm. Although I enjoyed both classes, I felt I could have learned much more. He frequently canceled classes and let class out early by 30 mins every time. If thats something you like, then go for it, but I am actually interested in subject material and we didn't cover a lot of what he said we would. He's also very arrogant and don't ask him for a recommendation because he won't remember to send it.PSYCHOPHARM 2005-10-06 15:33:58 +0000 UTC
Prof Melloni is an excellent teacher IN CLASS. However, it's almost impossible to contact him outside of class (at least was my experience.) This class is really interesting, and I learned a lot. But when it comes to getting extra help or really anythinPSYCHOBIO 2005-09-08 10:03:15 +0000 UTC
Richard Melloni is rated 4.56/5 on Rate My Professors from 91 ratings. 97% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Richard Melloni's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.0/5 on Rate My Professors.
Richard Melloni has taught PSYC4510, PSYC3200, PSYC3458 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.