Gianni Ribeiro

Gianni Ribeiro is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Law and Justice, based at the Ipswich campus. She joined the university in 2023 and also holds an Honorary Research Fellow position at the University of Queensland's School of Psychology. Her academic journey includes a PhD in applied cognitive and social psychology from The University of Queensland completed in 2020 with no corrections required.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD (Psychology) from The University of Queensland (2020)
• Graduate Certificate in Tertiary and Adult Education from Central Queensland University (2019)
• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons Class I) from The University of Queensland (2014)

Dr. Ribeiro's research primarily focuses on forensic psychology, specifically examining how jurors and other legal decision-makers understand forensic evidence. She investigates methods to improve juror comprehension of complex forensic evidence and explores optimal ways for forensic experts to testify about their decisions. Her work also addresses the role of contextual relationship evidence in helping jurors understand gendered violence cases and overcome common stereotypes. A significant portion of her research examines how evidence is processed in legal decision-making contexts.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on forensic psychology and legal decision-making, with particular emphasis on juror cognition, forensic evidence interpretation, and the communication of scientific uncertainty in legal contexts. Her work spans both theoretical and applied aspects of forensic science, often collaborating with law enforcement agencies like the Queensland Police Service. Recent publications show increasing attention to contemporary issues such as transgender victims in sexual assault cases and the impact of misinformation during jury deliberations.

Dr. Ribeiro is available for supervision of research students and has received funding from the Australian Institute of Criminology for her work. She is actively engaged in public discourse on legal issues, having contributed to discussions about affirmative consent laws in Australia. Her research demonstrates a consistent commitment to bridging the gap between psychological science and legal practice, with the goal of improving the justice system's handling of forensic evidence and victim testimony.