Mary Aiken

Dr. Mary Aiken is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University and a Professor of Forensic Cyberpsychology at the University of East London. She holds a Ph.D. in Forensic Cyberpsychology and is a globally recognized expert in the impact of technology on human behavior. Her roles include membership in INTERPOL's Global Cybercrime Expert Group and academic advising at Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3). Aiken is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine, a Wilson Center Global Fellow, and holds numerous accolades, including induction into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame (2017) and the 2020 Doctor Honoris Causa from University Politehnica of Bucharest.

Her research focuses on cyberpsychology, cybersecurity human factors, and cybercrime prevention. Key areas include online safety technologies ('Safety Tech'), cyber behavioral profiling, and the psychological implications of AI. Aiken co-led a White House initiative on technology-facilitated human trafficking and advises the UK’s DCMS on online safety. She led a €5M EU Horizon 2020 project on cybercrime drivers and co-produced the CBS series CSI:Cyber.

Professional achievements include directing the Royal College of Surgeons’ Cyberpsychology Research Centre and authoring The Cyber Effect, a bestseller analyzing technology’s societal impact. Her work spans academic publications, keynote speaking, and media appearances, addressing topics like cyber addiction, cyberchondria, and AI ethics.

• Education: Ph.D. in Forensic Cyberpsychology, M.Sc. Cyberpsychology, B.A. Psychology & Classics
• Affiliations: Wilson Center, Royal Society of Medicine, American Psychological Association

Aiken’s grants and projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to cyber challenges, blending psychology, criminology, and technology. She is a leading voice advocating for human-centered cybersecurity and ethical tech innovation.