Stavroulla Soukara

Dr. Stavroulla Soukara is an Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Nicosia, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences. She serves as Programme Coordinator for the MSc in Criminology and contributes to academic and practical advancements in forensic psychology through her research and advisory roles.

• BA (Hons) in Psychology, Sussex University
• MSc in Criminal Justice Studies, Portsmouth University
• PGDip in Psychological Research Methods, Portsmouth University
• PhD in Forensic Psychology, Portsmouth University

Her research focuses on false confessions, miscarriages of justice, investigative interviewing, and deception detection. Her work bridges academic research and real-world law enforcement practices, including collaborations with police academies and justice committees.

Dr. Soukara’s publications span forensic psychology and criminology, emphasizing evidence-based interviewing, legal compliance, and cognitive factors in truth verification. She has held visiting academic positions at the Cyprus Police Academy and has advised international bodies like the UN Protocol on Effective Interviewing.

• Member, Cyprus Council of Crime Prevention and Civil Protection
• External Advisor, Cyprus Committee on Missing Persons
• Contributor to FBI Academy bibliography (2010)
• Advisory Council, UN Protocol on Interviewing (2021)