Aldert Vrij

Professor Aldert Vrij is a leading academic in the field of Deception and Lie Detection at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences and the International Centre for Research in Forensic Psychology. With over 600 publications and 30,000 citations, his work focuses on verbal and nonverbal cues to deception, interview protocols, and practitioner collaboration with police, security, and insurers. His book "Detecting Lies and Deceit: Pitfalls and Opportunities" (Wiley) synthesizes decades of research.

• Education: PhD (1991) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Research Trends: Recent articles (2024-2025) explore Devil’s Advocate protocols, Enhanced Ghostwriter Lie Detection Tools, omission lie analysis, and cognitive load effects in forensic interviews. Subfields include cross-cultural deception, automated coding, and information elicitation.

Scientific Awards:

• 2016: International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iiiRG) Lifetime Achievement Award

Grants: Funded by British Research Councils, FBI, and governments of the UK, Netherlands, USA, and Singapore, totaling over $11.5 million. Collaborates extensively with police, security services, and insurance agencies to translate research into practice.