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Kyle Treiber is a University Professor in Neurocriminology at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge , with a focus on integrating psychological, neuroscientific, and criminological theories to explain criminal behavior. She serves as Deputy Director of the Peterborough Adolescent and Young Adult Development Study (PADS+) and has developed its neurocognitive dimensions and theoretical foundation, Situational Action Theory (SAT) . Education: BS in Psychology (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2001, Phi Beta Kappa), MPhil (2003), and PhD (2008) in Criminology (University of Cambridge). Leadership: Director of Criminological Research Programmes (2016–2019), Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Criminology , and member of the European Society of Criminology Executive Board. Her research examines how neurocognitive machinery (e.g., prefrontal brain functioning, self-control) and social environments interact to shape crime propensities. She specializes in multi-method longitudinal studies, dual process models of decision-making, and cross-comparative research grounded in SAT. Key themes include: Neurocognitive and moral decision-making in criminal behavior Gene-environment interactions in crime causation Space-time budgets and criminogenic environments Policy implications of integrated biosocial frameworks Recent publications highlight SAT’s application to diverse contexts like corruption , intimate partner abuse during the pandemic , and gender gaps in juvenile crime . She emphasizes refining theoretical models through empirical testing and advancing analytical criminology. Awards: Lopez-Rey Graduate Prize (2008), Nigel Walker Prize (2008). Dr. Treiber contributes to teaching programs in criminological theory, research methods, and neurocriminology. She leads the Centre for Analytic Criminology and collaborates on international comparative studies of crime causation.

• Neurocriminology
• Situational Action Theory
• Developmental Criminology
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Gavin Oxburgh is a Professor of Police Science at Northumbria University and an HCPC-registered Consultant Forensic Psychologist. He holds Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist statuses, and serves as Assistant Director of The Northern Hub for Veteran and Military Families Research. With 22 years in the Royal Air Force Police as a senior detective specializing in child protection and sexual offenses, he now advises globally on legal psychology and human rights. His work includes collaboration with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and contributions to the UN-led Mendez Principles on Effective Interviewing. Research focuses on legal/criminological psychology, including international human rights, non-coercive interviewing, false memories, and veterans' issues. He has secured over £5M in grants from ESRC, EPSRC, and defense-related funds. Key roles include editorial positions for Journal of Investigative Psychology and Torture Journal , and Associate Investigator status with EPSRC/GCHQ's Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR). Professional activities include founding ETICA (Global) for ethical investigative practices and co-founding the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG). He trains investigators worldwide, including UN agencies, European institutions, and South African law enforcement. His qualifications include a PhD in Psychology (2011), PGCLTHE (2008), and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (FBPsS). Notable projects include studies on remote forensic interviewing during the pandemic, veteran suicide prevention, and capacity-building in counter-wildlife crime. His work emphasizes ethical interviewing techniques, cross-cultural challenges, and technology's role in modern investigations.

• Legal Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Investigative Interviewing
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Dr. Ava Green is a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at City, University of London, within the School of Health and Psychological Sciences, Department of Psychology. She completed her PhD in Forensic Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University in 2020 and has held academic positions at Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh Napier University. She is a Chartered Psychologist and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her educational background includes: PhD in Forensic Psychology, Edinburgh Napier University (2017–2020) MSc in Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology, Edinburgh Napier University (2015–2016) BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Edinburgh Napier University (2011–2015) Dr. Green’s research focuses on gender differences in personality disorders, particularly narcissism in women, its aetiology, diagnostic assessment, and links to intimate partner violence. She explores how narcissism manifests differently across genders and challenges diagnostic biases in clinical settings. Her work also extends to criminal false confessions and the behavioural manifestations of narcissism in forensic contexts. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on narcissism through both empirical research and public engagement. Articles span clinical studies using ICD-11 frameworks, gendered analysis of personality disorders, and accessible commentary in outlets like The Conversation. Her work integrates clinical, forensic, and social psychological perspectives, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and gender-informed assessment. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Chartered Psychologist, The British Psychological Society Dr. Green is actively involved in teaching and academic leadership, serving as Programme Lead for the BSc Psychology with Criminology and Module Leader for Forensic Psychology. She supervises PhD students and welcomes research collaborations. Her professional experience includes grant acquisition and interdisciplinary research, often in collaboration with international scholars in psychology and psychiatry. She is affiliated with research teams focusing on personality disorders and contributes to academic discourse through book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. Her work is supported by a strong foundation in both clinical theory and empirical methodology.

• Forensic Psychology
• Personality Disorders
• Narcissism
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Michael Wilby is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), based in Cambridge. He serves as Course Director for ARU's BA (Hons) Philosophy and Philosophy and English Literature programs. His academic affiliations include membership in the International Society of Social Ontology, ARU’s Advanced Computing Research Centre, and the AI in Learning, Teaching and Assessment Group. Wilby holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of York (2008), an MA from the University of Bristol, a BA (Hons) from the University of Sheffield, and a PGCert in Higher Education from ARU. His research focuses on philosophy of mind, collective intentionality, joint attention, and the philosophy of artificial intelligence, with recent work exploring ethical dimensions of AI and the concept of evil. He has supervised multiple PhD students and teaches interdisciplinary modules on AI ethics, consciousness, and epistemology. His research interests span social ontology, hinge epistemology, and the intersection of philosophy with developmental psychology and technology. Recent presentations include talks on AI ethics at conferences in Helsinki, Lisbon, and Cambridge. He has engaged with media platforms such as ABC Radio National and The Conversation, discussing topics like common knowledge and philosophical approaches to climate change. Wilby’s publications include articles in journals like Topoi , International Journal of Philosophical Studies , and Philosophical Psychology , as well as contributions to edited volumes on AI, social robotics, and philosophical methodology. His work bridges traditional philosophical inquiry with contemporary issues in technology and ethics.

• Philosophy of Mind
• Collective Intentionality
• Joint Attention
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Laura Hammond is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic and Investigative Psychology and Director of the Crime and Society Research Centre at Birmingham City University. Her work emphasizes real-world impact through collaboration with police forces, victim support charities, and national organizations like the Home Office and Ministry of Justice. She focuses on investigative processes, victim experiences, and evidence-based policy.

• Forensic Psychology
• Investigative Psychology
• Geographical Profiling
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Dr. Sajid Humayun is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Greenwich's School of Human Sciences. He joined the university in 2015 and currently leads the Development of Delinquency and Psychopathy module while contributing to Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology instruction. Humayun holds a BA Hons and PhD, with expertise in evaluating interventions for youth violence and antisocial behavior. Previously, Humayun served as Lecturer in Criminology at Greenwich (2013-2015), Head of Research at Newham College University Centre (2012-2013), and Research Associate at University College London (2012). His professional background includes leading projects at King's College London's National Academy for Parenting Practitioners (2007-2012) focused on family intervention programs.

• Youth Violence Prevention
• Intervention Evaluation
• Developmental Psychopathology
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Professor Huw Williams is a leading academic in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Exeter and Co-Director of the Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research (CCNR). His work bridges traumatic brain injury (TBI), criminology, and policy reform, with a focus on neuroimaging, emotion processing, and justice system integration. Co-Director, Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research (Exeter) Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology (2021-present) Former roles: Senior Lecturer (2004-2007), Associate Professor (2007-2021) Collaborations: Child Brain Injury Trust, British Psychological Society, UN agencies Research spans brain injury in youth justice populations , police trauma , and elite athletes , with policy impacts on prison healthcare, TBI screening, and economic cost analysis. His 2015-2017 work on TBI in young offenders and 2020-2025 studies on neurodevelopmental profiles highlight cross-disciplinary intersections. Scientific recognition : Fellow of the British Psychological Society (2019) Barbra Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) Editorial leadership: Special issue on TBI & Crime (Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2015, 2017 Lancet Neurology contributor)

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Criminology
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Stephen Scott is a Professor of Child Health and Behaviour at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. He is also a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist specializing in conduct problems and adoption/fostering. His work focuses on parenting interventions, randomized controlled trials for antisocial behavior, and attachment theory. He authored influential textbooks like Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Rutter’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry . Awards include CBE (2014), Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (2017), and Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2019). Key research areas include parenting interventions for conduct disorders, attachment security’s societal impact, and mental health economics. He leads major studies like Helping Children Achieve and the Autism Spectrum Treatment and Resilience (ASTAR) trials. His work bridges clinical practice and policy through initiatives like the National Academy for Parenting Research and the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Mental Health. Dr. Scott collaborates with organizations like Place2Be and the Early Intervention Foundation. His publications span 30+ years, emphasizing evidence-based strategies for child mental health and behavioral challenges. Current projects investigate personalized interventions for conduct disorders and school-based mental health programs. His labs focus on translating research into scalable interventions, with recent studies on oxytocin’s neurobiological effects in conduct disorders and cost-benefit analyses of sensitive parenting.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Parenting Interventions
• Conduct Disorders
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Lesley McAra is a Professor of Penology at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Law and Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH). She has held leadership roles, including Assistant Principal for Community Relations and former Dean of the School of Law. Her research focuses on youth crime, juvenile justice, gender justice, and penal policy. She co-directs the Edinburgh Study of Youth Transitions and Crime, a longitudinal research project influencing youth justice policies in Scotland. McAra has been recognized with awards like the CBE and ESRC Prize for Policy Impact. She is also a co-editor of the Oxford Handbook of Criminology and founder of initiatives like the Leadership Foundation for Women in Law. Education : - Alumna of the University of Edinburgh - Open University Research Interests : - Sociology of punishment and law - Youth crime and juvenile justice - Gender justice and community well-being - Comparative criminal justice systems Awards : - Howard League Research Medal (2013) - Chancellor’s Award for Research Impact (2016) - ESRC Prize for Outstanding Public Policy Impact (2019) - CBE (2018) - Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2021) Advising & Grants : - Supervised doctoral candidates in criminology - Secured funding from ESRC, Nuffield Foundation, and Scottish Government for the Edinburgh Study - Advises Scottish Government on youth justice and antisocial behavior Labs/Teams : - Edinburgh Study of Youth Transitions and Crime team - Empirical Legal Research Network - Collaboration with interdisciplinary groups at Edinburgh Futures Institute

• Sociology of Punishment
• Criminology
• Youth Crime
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Professor Michelle McManus is a leading academic in Safeguarding and Violence Prevention at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of Nursing and Public Health, within the Faculty of Health and Education. She holds dual roles as a Professor and Co-Director of the Institute for Children’s Futures. Her research focuses on child protection, domestic/sexual abuse, and multi-agency safeguarding strategies, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration to address exploitation (e.g., CSE, CCE, County Lines) and serious youth violence. Education: PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), AFBPsS (Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society), CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist). Research Interests : - Development of safeguarding frameworks (e.g., 12Cs Collective Safeguarding Model) - Evaluation of law enforcement tools like the Kent Internet Risk Assessment Tool (KIRAT) - Domestic abuse responses during crises (e.g., pandemic lockdowns) - Policing strategies for vulnerable populations Key Projects : - Led thematic reviews of Child Practice Reviews in Wales - Evaluated Operation Provide (police-health co-responder model for domestic abuse) - Shaped the National Independent Safeguarding Board's Wales strategy Awards : - 2021: LJMU Vice Chancellor Award for Pandemic Research - 2013: Kent Constabulary Merit Award for KIRAT - 2018: Lancashire Constabulary Evidenced-Based Policing Certificate Grants & Grantsmanship : - Secured £338,970 for County Lines Program Evaluation (Home Office) - Led £106,744 Welsh Government project on safeguarding reforms - Co-Investigator on £336,676 UKRI domestic abuse study Labs/Teams : - Institute for Children’s Futures (co-directed) - Collaborations with Public Health Wales, police forces, and NGOs

• Child Protection
• Violence Prevention
• Criminal Justice
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Ravinder Barn is Professor of Social Policy and Head of Department at the Department of Law and Criminology, Royal Holloway, University of London. She co-directs the Gender, Families and Children Research Cluster and serves as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Her work bridges social policy, sociology, social work, and criminology with policy-relevant research. Current affiliations: Royal Holloway, University of London Research clusters: Gender, Families and Children; Digital Organisation and Society Her research focuses on racial/ethnic and gender inequalities, particularly in child welfare, migrant family dynamics, and gender-based violence. She employs mixed-methods approaches and has secured funding from major UK and international organizations including ESRC, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and European Union. Current projects address transracial adoption, early childhood education in Palestine, gender policing in India, and environmental impacts on child well-being in South Asia. Key collaborations include institutions across UK, Europe, India, Palestine, and South Africa. Recent articles examine REF2021 policy impacts, social media risks for youth, and justice access challenges for gender violence survivors in India. Scientific recognition includes: Reid Research Fund Award 2024 (£1,500) 2024 collaborative prize with international colleagues As principal investigator, she has secured grants from: Economic and Social Research Council Joseph Rowntree Foundation Social Tech Trust European Union Framework Programmes Her supervised PhD students now hold academic positions at institutions including University of Surrey, Brunel University, and Appalachian State University. She welcomes new PhD applicants in related fields.

• Social Policy
• Criminology
• Racial and Ethnic Inequalities
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Dr. Paul Rees is an Associate Professor in Social Work at Swansea University’s School of Health and Social Care. He holds a Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Manchester and advanced qualifications in Clinical Pediatric Neuropsychology (UCL) and Educational Psychology (Swansea University). His professional registrations include Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society), Registered Practising Psychologist (HCPC), and Registered Expert Witness. He co-chairs the International Crisis Response Network of psychologists. Education: Doctorate in Psychology (University of Manchester) MSc (Distinction) Clinical Pediatric Neuropsychology (UCL) MEd (Distinction) Educational Psychology (Swansea University) Bachelor of Psychology (Bangor University) PGCE in State School Teaching (Swansea University) Research Focus: Dr. Rees specializes in safeguarding children, looked-after children’s education, and social work education. His work addresses child welfare systems, mental health interventions, and policy impacts on vulnerable youth. Notable contributions include studies on foster care outcomes, kinship care effectiveness, and interprofessional collaboration in child services. Key Publications: Recent works include analyses of educational attainment in looked-after children, prisoner mental health factors, and inter-professional capabilities in social work trainees. He has contributed chapters to edited volumes on child care and policy in Wales. Awards & Recognition: Quality Assurance Award (Leadership and Management Institute), alongside professional certifications highlighting his dual academic and clinical expertise. Teaching: Leads modules on Human Growth and Development, Social Work in Practice, and advanced research methods. His pedagogy integrates neuroscientific insights with practical social work skills. Engagement: Advises on childcare sufficiency assessments (Swansea) and collaborates internationally on crisis response strategies. His research emphasizes real-world impact, bridging academic rigor with policy implementation.

• Clinical Pediatric Neuropsychology
• Educational Psychology
• Social Work Education
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Dr. Linda Duffy is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Middlesex University, where she conducts research at the intersection of sport psychology, cognitive development, and behavioral rehabilitation. Her work spans diverse populations, from elite athletes to youth offenders and individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research Interests: Her primary fields include sport psychology, expert performance, gender differences in motor skills, and psychological rehabilitation through physical activity. She investigates how mental skills, personality, and social context influence athletic performance and behavioral outcomes. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on darts as a model for studying expert performance, alongside broader inquiries into autism, youth sports dropout, and cross-cultural child development. Her work often employs mixed methods and comparative designs, emphasizing both empirical rigor and practical application. Scientific Engagement: While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record in journals such as Frontiers in Psychology and Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation underscores her academic impact. She also contributes to public discourse through blog posts on platforms like Psychreg. Advising and Collaboration: Dr. Duffy frequently collaborates with researchers such as Baluch, Ericsson, and Cohen. Though specific advisees are not named, her role as Associate Professor implies graduate student mentorship. Her research has been downloaded over 1,200 times, indicating strong academic engagement. Laboratories and Teams: While no formal lab name is mentioned, her research group appears to focus on sport and exercise psychology, with ongoing projects involving darts performance, rehabilitation through rugby, and cognitive development in children.

• Sport Psychology
• Expert Performance
• Motor Skills and Gender Differences
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Professor Theresa Gannon is a Chartered Forensic Psychologist and Director of the Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology at the University of Kent . Her research focuses on arson , sexual offending , and treatment effectiveness for offenders. She has developed standardized treatment programs like the Firesetting Intervention Programme for Prisoners (FIPP) and FIP-MO . Her work includes creating the Compositional Explanatory Theory of Pedophilia (CEToP) and leading meta-analyses on sexual offender treatment. She has contributed to legislation on polygraph testing in the UK and examined virtual reality for firesetting rehabilitation. Scientific Awards : ESRC Outstanding Impact in Society Award (2016) Lifetime Significant Achievement Award, British Psychological Society (2019) Elected Fellow of ATSA and the Academy of Social Sciences Selected Research Trends from her 15 most recent articles include arson typologies , sexual aggression in universities , unapprehended offender studies , and forensic treatment evaluation . Notable Grants : Youth Endowment Fund Enterprise Award (2021-2024, £333,813) ESRC grants for firesetting treatment development (2011-2014, £563,311) Ministry of Justice tender for polygraph evaluation (2010-2012, £324,417)

• Forensic Psychology
• Arson and Firesetting
• Sexual Offending
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Professor Terrie E. Moffitt is Chair in Social Behaviour & Development at King’s College London (since 1996) and Nannerl O. Keohane University Professor of Psychology at Duke University. Her research spans longitudinal methods , developmental theory , clinical mental health , neuropsychology , and genomics in behavioral science . University: King’s College London, Duke University Academic Rank: Professor Departments: Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre (King’s), School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences (Duke) Education : B.A. in Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.A. in Experimental Animal Behavior, University of Southern California Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Southern California Postdoctoral Training, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute Research Focus : Mental health disorders across the lifespan, aging processes, genetic-environmental interactions, and public understanding of behavioral science. She co-founded the Environmental Risk (E-Risk) Longitudinal Twin Study and serves as Associate Director of the Dunedin Longitudinal Study , a 50-year project tracking 1,037 individuals from birth to aging. Recent Articles (2023-2025) examine accelerated aging in schizophrenia , social isolation and dementia risk , epigenetic aging biomarkers , and mental health impacts of environmental factors using twin and population cohort data. Scientific Honors : 2018 US National Academy of Medicine British Academy Fellow Academy of Medical Sciences (UK) Fellow Stockholm Prize in Criminology Grawemeyer and NARSAD Awards Grants : Major funding from UKRI Medical Research Council for aging and E-Risk studies. Collaborates across genetics , neuroscience , epidemiology , and public policy . Labs : Leads the Moffitt-Caspi Research Team , managing the Dunedin and E-Risk studies. Also involved in the Ageing Research at King’s (ARK) consortium .

• Developmental Psychology
• Behavioral Genetics
• Neuropsychology
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