George Demakis

George Demakis is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His work focuses on neuropsychological assessment, forensic psychology, and civil competency evaluations. He holds a B.S. from Loyola University Chicago and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech.

Dr. Demakis’s research emphasizes neuropsychological correlates of Parkinson’s disease, detection of malingering, traumatic brain injury recovery, and meta-analytic methodologies. He also explores cognitive and psychological aspects of legal competency in civil and criminal contexts.

His recent publications (2024) address clinician-court agreement in competency evaluations, malingering detection via MMPI-2-RF, and methodological advancements in forensic neuropsychology. Earlier works (2009–2021) investigate untreated mild TBI, Alzheimer’s disease interventions, and guardianship evaluation protocols.

Though no formal scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and contributions to APA forensic neuropsychology handbooks highlight his expertise. His work bridges clinical neuropsychology with legal practice, emphasizing evidence-based standards for competency assessments and forensic report validity.