Saskia Westers

Saskia Westers is a researcher at the Cybersafety Research Group since 2018 and a lecturer at the Thorbecke Academy. She holds dual master's degrees in Psychology and Law from Maastricht University and a Forensic Criminology qualification from Leiden University. Her research focuses on children’s eyewitness testimonies, food (in)security among (ex-)prisoners, and fraud detection methodologies.

Professional experience includes anti-fraud work at ING Bank's fraud department, where she developed expertise in identifying and addressing financial scams. At the Cybersafety Research Group, she applies her interdisciplinary background to advance cyber-related safety research. No specific academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in available records.

Her teaching role at Thorbecke Academy underscores her commitment to educating future professionals in cybersafety and related fields. While no student list or lab affiliations are provided, her work bridges psychological insights with criminological and cybersecurity challenges.