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Catherine Butler is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Programme Director of the DClinPsy Programme at the University of Bath's Department of Psychology. She holds external examiner roles at Cardiff University, University College London, and others. Her academic journey includes a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from the University of East London, an MBA from the Open University, and advanced training in Systemic Supervision at the University of Exeter. Her research focuses on Inclusion, Whiteness, Gender and Sexual Minorities, Intersectionality, and Systemic Therapy, with contributions to anti-racism and climate crisis studies. Key projects include exploring systemic therapy supervision, validation of therapeutic scales, and shared learning courses with clinical psychology trainees. Dr. Butler’s scholarly work addresses topics such as gender dysphoria in neurodivergent populations, relapse experiences in addiction therapy, and systemic training in clinical psychology programs. She has been recognized for her contributions through awards like the Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her professional activities include roles on the British Psychological Society committee, conference presentations, and advisory roles in academic and clinical settings. She has supervised 18 doctoral students and led projects funded by UK charities such as the Association for Family Therapy.

• Inclusion
• Gender and Sexual Minorities
• Intersectionality
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Dr. Sören Henrich is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. With a PhD in Forensic Psychology, he has extensive experience in secure psychiatric settings, including roles as a Clinical/Research Associate for the NHS and as a trained Hostage and Crisis Negotiator. His research focuses on group processes, forensic risk assessment, and online behavioral dynamics. Research explores group identity impacts, extremist violence risk modeling using the Eco-System framework, online hate speech dynamics with Ofcom collaborators, crisis negotiation decision-making, and therapeutic applications of Dungeons & Dragons for neurodiverse youth. Honors include the Literati Award 2019 for editorial excellence. Teaching includes BSc/MSc Forensic Psychology programs. Available for MSc/PhD supervision in forensic psychology and counterterrorism with international partnerships. Leadership roles include co-directing Early Career Research Networks, EU Knowledge Hub membership on radicalization, and editorial work for criminology journals.

• Group Processes
• Forensic Psychology
• Risk Assessment
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Dr Maria Bada is a Lecturer in Cyberpsychology at the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, Queen Mary University of London. She is an active researcher in the field of cyberpsychology with a specific focus on the human element of cybersecurity. Dr Bada is also a member of the committee of the Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Society Group at QMUL. Dr Bada's research spans multiple critical areas in cyberpsychology and cybersecurity. Her primary research interests include: The effectiveness of cybersecurity awareness campaigns and factors leading to their success or failure in changing information security behavior Development of prevention activities to enhance the resilience of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) against cybercrime Cybersecurity awareness initiatives for school learners in South Africa and the UK Youth delinquency and interventions to prevent cybercrime, in collaboration with the National Crime Agency and Home Office Social and psychological impacts of cyber-attacks on vulnerable groups Exploration of the cybercrime ecosystem, including cybercriminal profiles, pathways, and risk perceptions Dr Bada's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of psychology and cybersecurity. Her recent work shows increasing specialization in SME cybersecurity challenges, ethical considerations in security behavior change, and the psychological impacts of cybercrime on individuals and organizations. She frequently collaborates with researchers from diverse disciplines including computer science, criminology, and healthcare, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her work. Dr Bada has secured significant research funding for her work, including: "Enhancing national cyber resilience via SME cyber security and digital responsibility" (£328,119 from EPSRC, 2023-2026) "REPHRAIN: Supporting organisations in making effective privacy related decisions" (£50,801 from EPSRC, 2022-2023) "Assessing Organisational DSbD Awareness and Readiness" (£15,554 from ESRC, 2022-2024) She works closely with research staff including Dr Matthew Rand and collaborates with various UK government agencies including the National Crime Agency and Home Office on cybercrime prevention initiatives.

• Cyberpsychology
• Cybersecurity
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr. Edoardo Gallo is a University Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, and a member of Magdalene College. His research focuses on Experimental Economics , Networks , and Behavioural Economics . Harvard University: A.B. in Physics and Mathematics University of Oxford: M.Phil. and D.Phil. in Economics Gallo's research explores how network structures influence economic behavior, cooperation, and decision-making. His work spans topics like cybercrime disruption , social exclusion , COVID-19 behavioral responses , and unethical behavior in rivalry . Gallo's recent publications (2020-2025) analyze networked social dynamics , including cooperation mechanisms , monetary exclusion , and pandemic-induced behavioral changes . His experiments often employ interactive online platforms like UbiquityLab. Unicredit Foundation Best PhD Thesis Award CRASSH Early Career Fellowship Gallo supervises PhD students such as Rebecca Heath and Christian Höhne , with interests in online social networks and network cognition . He has received grants from the International Foundation for Research in Experimental Economics and the Isaac Newton Trust .

• Experimental Economics
• Networks
• Behavioural Economics
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Professor Louis Appleby is a distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manchester, where he serves in the Division of Psychology & Mental Health. He holds the prestigious position of Director of the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health and leads England's National Suicide Prevention Strategy. His work has positioned him as one of the UK's foremost experts in suicide prevention and mental health safety. Professor Appleby's research focuses on suicide prevention across diverse populations including mental health patients, children and young people, individuals with prior self-harm, and offenders. He leads the Centre for Mental Health and Safety, recognized as the largest research unit in suicide prevention globally. The Centre has developed a UK-wide database of over 100,000 suicides that informs evidence-based policy and practice. His research examines risk factors that increase suicide vulnerability and identifies protective factors and effective intervention points across different populations. Recent publications demonstrate his continued leadership in the field, with studies examining suicide in veterans, self-harm patterns in children and women, and suicide risk among patients with psychosis. These works reflect his commitment to translating research into practical interventions that save lives across multiple demographic groups. CBE (2006) RCPsych Lifetime Achievement Award (2021) Knighted in the 2023 New Year Honours Making a Difference Award, University of Manchester (May 2019) Outstanding Benefit to Society Through Research (2015) Professor Appleby has secured substantial research funding totaling £25 million from organizations including the Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council, and Department of Health. His leadership extends to numerous doctoral students and early-career researchers in suicide prevention. He has held significant government roles including National Director for Mental Health (2000-2010) and National Clinical Director for Health and Criminal Justice (2010-2014), demonstrating his impact on national mental health policy. As Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Safety, Professor Appleby oversees multiple research programs including the National Confidential Inquiry, the Manchester Self-Harm Project (MASH), bereavement support research, offender health initiatives, and international epidemiological collaborations with Danish colleagues. His work continues to shape suicide prevention strategies at local, national, and international levels.

• Suicide Prevention
• Mental Health Safety
• Self-harm Research
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Dr. Anna Bobak is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling, UK. She holds a PhD from Bournemouth University (2016) and joined Stirling as a Research Assistant on an EPSRC project under Peter Hancock before transitioning to her current role. Her primary research focuses on individual differences in unfamiliar face recognition, particularly developmental prosopagnosia, and the reliability of face-processing assessments. She also investigates neurodiversity in women, emphasizing lived experiences of autism and ADHD, including camouflaging behaviors and societal awareness. Research Interests: Face Recognition: Examines perceptual strategies, diagnostic criteria (e.g., Balanced Integration Score), and technological applications in forensic contexts. Neurodiversity: Explores gender-specific manifestations of autism and ADHD, societal perceptions, and support mechanisms. Cognitive Methodology: Advances psychometric rigor in face-processing studies and critiques measurement validity. Her work bridges theoretical research and real-world applications, such as evaluating automated face recognition technology’s biases and collaborating on initiatives like #ScienceForUkraine to aid displaced academics. She is affiliated with the Cognition in Complex Environments research group and contributes to global security and resilience themes at Stirling.

• Face Recognition
• Developmental Prosopagnosia
• Neurodiversity in Women
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Christos Gatzidis serves as Executive Dean of Bournemouth University's Faculty of Science and Technology since October 2023, overseeing six departments including Computing and Informatics, Creative Technology, and Psychology. Previously Deputy Dean (2021-2023) and Head of Creative Technology Department (2016-2021), he was appointed Professor in Creative Technology in November 2019. The Faculty leads five REF Units of Assessment and secures funding from AHRC, NIHR, and Innovate UK for research spanning digital healthcare, gaming technologies, and cultural heritage applications. His educational qualifications include: PhD in Information Science, City University London (2010) PG Cert in Research Degree Supervision, Bournemouth University (2010) MA in Computer Animation, Teesside University (2003) BSc (Hons) in Computer Studies (Visualisation), University of Derby (2002) Professor Gatzidis specializes in computer graphics with research spanning virtual reality, serious games, and digital healthcare applications. His work bridges technical innovation and practical implementation, particularly in mindfulness prototypes for healthcare and stroke rehabilitation systems. Current projects focus on the multidisciplinary application of gaming technologies in medical contexts, emphasizing user experience and therapeutic outcomes through collaborations with industry partners. His publication record (2014-2025) demonstrates evolving expertise from foundational computer graphics research in terrain generation and deformation to applied work in healthcare, cultural heritage, and music education. Key trends include virtual reality for therapeutic mindfulness, usability studies in mobile gaming, and digital cultural presentation techniques, reflecting a trajectory toward socially impactful technological solutions with strong industry translation. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. He has supervised PhD students and secured competitive research funding, including two Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. His principal investigator role in a virtual reality mindfulness prototype project exemplifies his approach to translating academic research into practical industry solutions, with current focus on expanding knowledge exchange activities to support the University's civic engagement mission. As Executive Dean, he leads faculty-wide research strategy across six departments, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations particularly in digital healthcare and cultural heritage. His personal research integrates computer graphics expertise with clinical applications through partnerships with healthcare providers and technology companies, driving innovation in therapeutic VR systems and educational gaming platforms.

• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Serious Games
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Professor Alisdair Gillespie is a faculty member at Lancaster University in the School of Law . His primary academic role is as a Professor , and he also serves as the University Academic Dean . Cybercrime Child Sexual Exploitation Legal Systems and Evidence Covert Surveillance Sexual Offences Professor Gillespie’s research focuses on cybercrime , particularly child sexual exploitation , including child pornography , grooming , and solicitation . His work extends to covert surveillance and legal systems , emphasizing evidence law and criminal justice . He has acted as an expert advisor to the UN, Council of Europe, EU , and UK government bodies , influencing policy on child protection and cybercrime . Projects like Designing a Model of Restorative Justice for Victims of Online Child Abusive Images (2021–2023) and Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation (2013) highlight his practical engagement. His PhD supervision interests cover Criminal Law, Sexual Offences, Covert Policing , and Criminal Justice (including Evidence ). Contact details include email : a.gillespie@lancaster.ac.uk and office : D23, D - Floor, University House .

• Cybercrime
• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Child Pornography
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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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Gareth Hall is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Aberystwyth University's Department of Psychology, where he has been an established member since the department's founding in 2007. He holds a PhD from Glamorgan University and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His academic career includes significant administrative roles such as Examinations Officer (2007-2014, 2016), Senior Tutor (2014), and Acting Director of Admissions and Recruitment (2009, 2011). Dr. Hall's research focuses on social psychology with particular expertise in social identity theory applied to real-world contexts. His work spans sport psychology, examining sport for development programs, intergroup behavior in fandom, and well-being in physical culture communities like CrossFit. He has pioneered research testing laboratory theories in real-world settings, challenging traditional experimental paradigms through creative methodologies that incorporate digital technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. His publication record shows consistent output since 2006, with significant contributions in 2019-2023 focusing on sport psychology applications in Brazil, forensic psychology, and educational technology. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in sport for development contexts and the application of social identity theory to complex social issues. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Teaching and Learning Improvement Award from Aberystwyth University (2011) Active editorial roles including for Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2021) and Bulletin of Latin American Research (2019) Dr. Hall has secured research funding from prestigious organizations including the Economic and Social Research Council (2018) and British Council (2015). His external engagements include committee membership with the British Psychological Society's Undergraduate Education Committee (2015-present), AQU Catalunya (2022-2023), and visiting researcher positions at the University of Padua (2017-2018). His work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to social development and inclusion.

• Social Psychology
• Social Identity Theory
• Sport Psychology
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Dr. Sofia Bull is an Associate Professor in Film and Television Studies at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She holds roles as Senior Tutor in Film, Research Integrity Champion of the Faculty, and Deputy Chair of the Faculty Research Ethics Committee. Her expertise bridges Film and Television Studies, with a focus on televisual discourses surrounding science, medicine, policing, and feminist film history. She earned a PhD in Cinema Studies from Stockholm University and has held positions at institutions including the University of Gothenburg and Columbia University. Her research includes a monograph on 'Television and the Genetic Imaginary' (2019), exploring DNA representation, and ongoing projects on viral disease representation in UK television. She supervises PhD students and teaches modules like Television Studies: Key Debates and Crime TV: Technologies of Detection. Dr. Bull’s research interests span feminist film history (e.g., pioneering Swedish title designer Alva Lundin) and crime television, including analyses of CSI and Sherlock . She has contributed to the Women Film Pioneers Project and published on medical reality TV, such as Scandinavian birthing shows. Her work examines how television shapes public understanding of scientific, medical, and cultural concepts through narrative and aesthetic forms.

• Television Studies
• Science and Medicine on Television
• Medical Humanities
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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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Joss Wright is an Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute , University of Oxford. He co-directs the Oxford EPSRC Cybersecurity Doctoral Training Centre and the Oxford Martin Programme on the Wildlife Trade, focusing on computational approaches to social science questions about information control and privacy. Education : PhD in Computer Science from the University of York (research on anonymous communication systems), postdoctoral work at the University of Siegen (cloud computing security). His research spans internet censorship , privacy-enhancing technologies , and cyber-enabled crime (notably the online illegal wildlife trade ). He bridges technical analyses of security systems with their social and political implications, advising the European Commission and UK Parliamentary Science Committee on digital policy. Recent work includes machine learning applications to detect patent filing trends related to wildlife trade and analyzing Chinese smart city surveillance for human rights risks. He has contributed to media outlets like the Guardian and New Scientist. Notable projects include the Oxford Martin Programme on Wildlife Trade and studies on discriminatory effects of internet filtering . He supervises students like William Lugoloobi (DPhil in Social Data Science) and former advisee Samantha Bradshaw (now Assistant Professor at American University).

• Internet Censorship
• Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
• Cybercrime
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Sally Atkinson-Sheppard is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Westminster, specializing in street children’s involvement in organized crime across Asia and the UK. She earned her PhD from King’s College London through ethnographic research on Dhaka’s street children and mastaans. University of Westminster Lecturer (2020–present) King’s College London PhD (2015) Metropolitan Police Service Researcher (2010–2015) Her research focuses on labor theory applications to juvenile crime, comparative studies between Bangladesh, China, Nepal, and UK county lines. She examines coercion, agency, and UNCRC implementation in marginalized youth contexts. 2020: Asian Society of Criminology Distinguished Book Award 2025: Keynote at International Conference on Global Crime Prevention (India) 2023: Keynote at International Crime, Law and Forensics Conference (India) She has delivered presentations at the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Dhaka University, and collaborates with researchers in Nepal. Her work spans journal articles in British Journal of Criminology , Critical Criminology , and Child Abuse & Neglect .

• Organized Crime
• Gang Studies
• Street Children
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Professor Sarah Bate is an academic at Bournemouth University, currently serving as Interim Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange). She leads the Centre for Face Processing Disorders and authored the seminal book *Face Recognition and its Disorders*. Her work focuses on face-processing impairments in developmental and acquired prosopagnosia (face blindness), employing eye-movement technology to explore theoretical and remediation strategies. Education: Completed a BSc (2004), MSc (2005), and PhD (2009) in Psychology at the University of Exeter, followed by postdoctoral research before joining Bournemouth in 2010. Research Interests: Prosopagnosia sub-classification, face recognition disorders, neuropsychological assessment tools, and applications in forensic and clinical settings. Her studies span cognitive mechanisms, rehabilitation techniques, and individual differences in face perception. Recent articles emphasize taxometric analysis of prosopagnosia subtypes, familial transmission patterns, and the role of birthweight in face recognition. Collaborations include work on oxytocin’s effects and the development of diagnostic tools like the Oxford Face Matching Test. Grants and Affiliations: Active in grants such as the *Face Blindness Awareness Campaign* and affiliated with the British Psychological Society and Experimental Psychology Society. Supervises PhD students like Anna Bobak, focusing on neuropsychological and developmental aspects of face recognition.

• Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Prosopagnosia
• Face Recognition Disorders
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