Robert Snowden

Professor Robert Snowden is a faculty member in the School of Psychology at Cardiff University, specializing in forensic and clinical psychology. His research focuses on the cognitive and biological underpinnings of serious offending, including violence, sexual violence, and psychopathy. He also investigates human sexuality, visual perception, and mental health interventions. Snowden leads courses on risk assessment for offenders and mentally disordered individuals.

Education:

• BSc in Psychology from the University of York
• PhD from the University of Cambridge (Cantab)

Research Interests:

• Cognitive and biological factors in criminal behavior
• Psychopathy and personality disorders
• Sexual offending and paraphilias
• Visual perception and attention mechanisms
• Mental health stigma reduction

Recent Work: His recent publications explore implicit sexual associations, psychopathy measurement, and the impact of mental health interventions in workplaces and schools. He has contributed to validated assessment tools like the Cardiff Self-Injury Inventory and the Risk of Suicide Protocol (RoSP).

Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in forensic psychology and mental health literacy, collaborating with institutions on national initiatives like the Guide Cymru Mental Health Literacy Program.