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Robin KranendonkView profile

Researcher

• Criminology
• Forensic Psychology
• Police Interrogation Techniques
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Robin Kranendonk MSc is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), holding a concurrent affiliation with the Free University of Amsterdam where she served as Lecturer in Forensic Psychology in 2018. Her academic career spans police interrogation research, victimology, and forensic evidence communication since 2009, with current work focused on the NSCR-Police Academy collaboration developing the Strategic Police Research Agenda 2023-2026. Her research expertise centers on vulnerable populations within criminal justice systems, particularly suspects with mild intellectual disabilities. Key investigation areas include: Police interrogation techniques adaptation for cognitively vulnerable suspects DNA evidence report comprehensibility for legal professionals Victim needs assessment in criminal proceedings Official police report accuracy and bias analysis Impact of recording media (audio/video/text) on evidence interpretation Her doctoral research demonstrated how interrogation training improves outcomes for suspects with intellectual disabilities, directly influencing policy implementation. Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent focus on evidentiary reliability across three interconnected domains: suspect vulnerability (60% of works), victim procedural needs (25%), and forensic documentation standards (15%). Recent work emphasizes technological solutions for interrogation quality improvement and specialized knowledge application in diverse interview contexts. Award recognition: Master's Thesis Prize in Criminology (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2012) Kranendonk actively bridges academic research and police practice through her NSCR-Police Academy partnership, collaborating with experts like Nicolien Kop (Criminaliteitsbeheersing) and Christianne de Poot (Forensic Research). Her secondary roles include Board Membership for the Study & Work Customised Foundation, focusing on quality management for vulnerable job seekers. Current projects examine memory-enhancing techniques in witness interviews and waiver of legal rights by intellectually disabled suspects. She operates within NSCR's Evidence-based Policing research group, strengthening scientific-practical integration for evidence-based police methodology through the Kenniscentrum Opsporing en Criminaliteitsbeheersing knowledge center.

Stavroulla SoukaraView profile

Associate Professor

• Forensic Psychology
• Criminology
• Investigative Interviewing
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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)

Minna GränsView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Law
• Legal Theory
• Evidence Evaluation
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Minna Gräns is Professor of Jurisprudence at Uppsala University's Department of Law. She obtained a Bachelor of Laws from Turku (1990), Legum Magister from the University of Tübingen (1991), Licentiate of Laws from Helsinki (1991), and Doctor of Laws from Uppsala University (1995). She previously served as Associate Professor at the University of Helsinki (1996) and Visiting Professor at Minnesota Law School (2015). Her institutional roles include Research Committee membership (2011–2014) and directorship of Research/Postgraduate Education (2000–2006). Her research examines legal decision-making through interdisciplinary lenses, integrating law with psychology, cognitive science, and philosophy. Key themes include: Confirmation bias in judicial/prosecutorial contexts Forensic evidence reliability and error sources Debiasing techniques for legal practitioners Theoretical frameworks for evidence evaluation Systemic reform of criminal appeal procedures Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on cognitive psychology applications in law, particularly bias mitigation in convictions and interrogations. Recent work (2018–2023) emphasizes empirical analysis of judicial errors, while earlier scholarship explores foundational jurisprudence and European evidence standards. No scientific awards, grants, or supervised students are documented in the provided text.

Rashid MinhasView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Criminology
• Criminal Psychology
• Policing Practice
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Dr. Rashid Minhas is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Psychology at the School of Human and Social Sciences , University of West London. His work bridges the disciplines of criminology, psychology, and policing practice, focusing on ethical investigative interviewing, bias mitigation, and inclusive justice. He holds a PhD in Criminal Investigation from De Montfort University, Leicester, where he explored the influence of suspect community stereotyping on criminal investigations. University: University of West London School: School of Human and Social Sciences Rashid's research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5, 8, 10, and 16), addressing workplace harassment, promoting fair and accountable policing, and reducing structural and cognitive biases in legal processes. His publications emphasize cultural/ethnic bias in investigative decision-making, police interviewing practices, and the development of the Minhas Investigative Interviewing Prejudicial Stereotyping Scale (MIIPSS) to assess bias in police interviews with suspects. He teaches on programs including BSc (Hons) Criminology, BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology, and supervises PhD research in Criminology, Policing, and Forensic Science. His recent work includes a 2024 book on police stereotyping and its impact on criminal investigations.

Gary LancasterView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Deception Detection
• Forensic Psychology
• Investigative Interviewing
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Dr. Gary Lancaster is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Winchester. He holds roles on the RKE Ethics Committee as the HSS representative and oversees undergraduate and MSc-level ethical reviews in Psychology. Previously, he worked as a Senior Applied Cognitive Psychologist in the civil service and completed his PhD at the University of Portsmouth under Professors Aldert Vrij and Lorraine Hope, focusing on deception detection in investigative interviews. Education: BSc in Psychology (University of Portsmouth) MSc in Psychological Research Methods (University of Portsmouth) PhD in Psychology (University of Portsmouth) Research Interests: Lancaster specializes in deception detection within forensic contexts, cognitive load theory, and ethical research practices. His work spans applied cognitive psychology, including military, defense, and cyber psychology. Key areas include improving investigative interviewing techniques, assessing suspect consistency, and statistical analysis methodologies. Awards & Memberships: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018–present) Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (2013–2018) Member of the Division of Forensic Psychology Grants & Advising: His research has been supported by applied work in the civil service and academic collaborations. He actively contributes to ethics oversight and curriculum development in psychological education. Labs & Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects within the Psychology department, focusing on forensic and applied research initiatives.

• Eyewitness Memory
• Face Recognition
• Police Interview Techniques

Dr. Gary Dalton is an Associate Head (Global Engagement) at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Portsmouth. He is supervised by Dr. Becky Milne as a PhD candidate, focusing on frontline examination of witness/suspect descriptions in crime. His work collaborates with Hampshire Constabulary and includes prior roles as a research associate funded by the Technology Strategy Board and Economic and Social Research Council. Education: BSc (Hons) in Psychology (2009, University of Stirling), one-year exchange at University of Sydney; PhD candidate in Institute of Criminal Justice, University of Portsmouth. Research interests center on eyewitness memory, face recognition, and police interview techniques. His publications address: (1) decision-making in extended reality environments; (2) critical incident dynamics; (3) vulnerable suspect safeguards; (4) cross-cultural deception detection; (5) model statements in interviews; and (6) forensic interviewing frameworks like LOST WEBSITES. Collaborations include Prof. Amina Memon (Royal Holloway), Dr. Becky Milne, Dr. Daniel Wright (Florida International University), Dr. Anne Hillstrom, Dr. Lorraine Hope, and Dr. James Sauer. He is a member of the South East Eyewitness Network (SEEN).

Gert Johan KjelbyView profile

Professor

• Criminal Procedure Law
• Prosecution Law
• Police Law
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Gert Johan Kjelby is a Professor of Law at the Department of Accounting and Law, UiS School of Business, University of Stavanger. His work is central to Norwegian criminal procedure scholarship, with a focus on prosecution law, police law, and evidentiary standards. He has published extensively in legal commentaries, academic books, and peer-reviewed journals. University: University of Stavanger School: UiS School of Business Department: Department of Accounting and Law Academic Rank: Professor Email: gert.j.kjelby@uis.no His research interests lie primarily in criminal procedure, prosecution discretion, police powers, and evidence law. He has contributed significantly to the interpretation and development of the Norwegian Criminal Procedure Act, often analyzing the balance between legal rights and state authority. His work frequently addresses constitutional and human rights dimensions, especially in relation to the European Convention on Human Rights. The recent publications of Professor Kjelby reflect a consistent focus on the procedural aspects of criminal justice, including police custody rules, prosecutorial accountability, and evidentiary requirements. His articles and commentaries demonstrate deep engagement with statutory interpretation, judicial decisions, and legal reform. Collaborations with scholars like Ørnulf Øyen and Thomas Frøberg highlight his role in a broader academic network shaping Norwegian legal discourse. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his extensive publication record in authoritative legal outlets underscores his scholarly impact. He has also contributed to policy discussions, including temporary legal measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and reforms to criminal procedure. Kjelby has advised on official legal reports and participated in professional conferences on the rule of law and prosecutorial accountability. His academic leadership is evident in his role in advancing the scholarly understanding of police and prosecution law in Norway. He has also contributed to commemorating key legal figures, reflecting his engagement with the legal community. He is affiliated with academic and professional networks in criminal law, including contributions to journals such as Tidsskrift for strafferett and Bergen Journal of Criminal Law & Criminal Justice . His work bridges theory and practice, influencing both legal scholarship and justice system operations.

Aafke Dientje DiepeveenView profile

Research Fellow

• Forensic Linguistics
• Conversation Analysis
• Multilingualism
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Aafke Dientje Diepeveen is a Research Fellow at the Department of Languages and Literature Studies within the Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Science at the University of South-Eastern Norway. Her work focuses on forensic linguistics and conversation analysis in police investigative interviews. Education: MA in Linguistics (University of Oslo, 2020), MSc in International Political Economy (Copenhagen Business School/University of Copenhagen, 2018) Research interests include multilingualism in legal contexts, procedural safeguarding of legal rights, and interactional practices in police interviews. She is affiliated with the project on Norwegian-as-second-language interviews, analyzing how language barriers affect justice systems. Key publication themes: forensic pragmatics, legal discourse, cross-linguistic interviewing, and procedural fairness. Supervisors: Guro Nore Fløgstad (USN) and Jan Svennevig (UiA/UiO). Teaching includes forensic linguistics (RETTS), conversation analysis, and second language pedagogy.

• Forensic Psychology
• Memory Research
• Criminal Justice System
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Associate Professor Celine Van Golde is a forensic psychologist at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Science, specializing in memory recollections within the criminal justice system. Her research focuses on how stress, repetition of events, and trauma impact memory accuracy among victim-survivors, suspects, and police. She leads the Forensic Psychology Lab, investigating methods to enhance accurate reporting while safeguarding psychological wellbeing. Education Background: Not explicitly stated in provided texts. Her work emphasizes improving legal processes through evidence-based practices, such as optimizing witness interviews and understanding juror perceptions of intoxication or autism spectrum disorder. Recent grants include studying body-worn camera evidence (2024) and promoting social justice principles (2023). Research Themes: Eyewitness memory, forensic interviewing, juror decision-making, and the effects of stress on cognition. She has contributed to policy submissions for Australia’s Law Reform Commission, addressing support persons and canine companions in sexual offense trials. Grants & Awards: 2024: Body Worn Camera Evidence and Assessment of Witness Credibility (Australian Research Council) 2023: Promoting Social Justice Principles (University of Sydney) Labs/Teams: Director of the Forensic Psychology Lab, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving law enforcement and victim support organizations.

• Interaction Analysis
• Police Interviews
• Courtroom Discourse
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Dr. Guusje Jol serves as an Affiliate Researcher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities within the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication. Her primary affiliation is with the Humanities Institute for Language Sciences, specializing in Language and Communication. Based at Transcomplex Trans 10 in Utrecht, she maintains active research engagement through the university's research portal. Her research centers on high-stakes institutional interactions including police interviews with child witnesses, courtroom discourse, and vaccination consultations. Key interests involve ethical dilemmas in professional settings, interactional competence displays, and applying conversation analysis to real-world practices. She examines how linguistic structures shape outcomes in sensitive contexts like juvenile interrogations and medical decision-making. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in forensic linguistics (40%), medical communication (30%), and political discourse (20%). Her work consistently applies conversation analysis to institutional settings, with increasing focus on vaccination communication since 2022. Methodologically, she combines micro-analytic techniques with ethical considerations of secondary data use. NWO Grant (2023) supporting vaccination communication research Dr. Jol collaborates extensively with scholars like Stommel, te Molder, and van Trommel across disciplines including criminology and public health. Her grant work focuses on practical implementation of interactional findings in police training and healthcare settings. Current projects examine HPV vaccine uptake and parliamentary discourse dynamics. She contributes to the Humanities Institute for Language Sciences research collective, participating in projects analyzing everyday communication structures and professional interaction patterns. Her team utilizes multimodal conversation analysis to investigate institutional discourse across Dutch legal and healthcare contexts.

• Legal Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Psychology
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Erik MacGiolla is a Lecturer at Atlantic Technological University Mayo in the Environmental Humanities and Social Sciences department. He joined ATU Mayo in 2023 and holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Gothenburg (2016). His primary academic roles involve teaching History of Psychology , Research Methods and Statistics , and Cognitive Psychology on the B.Sc in Psychology program. Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Gothenburg, 2016) MacGiolla's research focuses on Legal Psychology , particularly eyewitness memory , suspect interviewing , and deception detection . He also explores topics in cognitive psychology , social cognition , and personality , with a strong emphasis on the open science movement . He serves as the Principal Investigator for the international replication project CLIMR , funded by the Swedish Research Council. His article trends include deception detection (2025, 2023), multilingual interviewing challenges (2023), and cognitive expertise effects (2022). These works span Legal Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience , with subfields like behavioral indicators , linguistic analysis , and experimental design . MacGiolla actively supervises PhD students and is involved in international replication studies . His research has attracted attention in 7 news outlets and garnered 479 citations (Scopus h-index: 8). Key research collaborations include experts like Kimberly MacGiolla , Thomas J. Luke , and Pär Anders Granhag , focusing on deception , social perception , and framing effects .

Ellen de WitView profile

Lecturer

• Auditory Processing Disorders
• Listening Difficulties
• Developmental Language Disorder
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Dr. Ellen de Wit, MSc is a Lecturer-researcher in the Department of Speech and Language Therapy at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Language Function & Healthy Ageing. She is affiliated with the Research Group Child, Language & Development within the Centre for Healthy Ageing, Allied Healthcare and Nursing. Her research primarily focuses on listening difficulties and Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) in children . Dr. de Wit has investigated the validity of APD as a diagnostic category, challenging misconceptions in the field and examining whether listening difficulties represent distinct disorders or symptoms of other developmental conditions. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2011-2022, with peak activity in 2016-2017. Her work includes systematic reviews, position statements, and clinical research examining the relationship between listening difficulties and conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, and developmental language disorders. Dr. de Wit has contributed to establishing the Dutch position statement on children with listening difficulties, promoting standardized approaches in clinical practice. Auditory Processing Disorder research Systematic reviews on contextual factors in language disorders Position statements on clinical practice guidelines International perspectives on diagnostic approaches Dr. de Wit has been active in knowledge dissemination through professional presentations, workshops, and media engagement, particularly focusing on translating research findings for clinical application and public understanding of children's listening difficulties.

Renate VolbertView profile

Professor

• Legal Psychology
• Statement Psychology
• Credibility Assessment
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Prof. Dr. Renate Volbert holds a Professorship for Legal Psychology with a focus on Statement Psychology at the Psychologische Hochschule Berlin (PHB). She co-leads the Legal Psychology Working Group at PHB alongside Prof. Jelena Zumbach-Basu, with Volbert heading the Statement Psychology research focus area and Zumbach-Basu leading Family Law Psychology. Her work bridges academic research with practical forensic applications, particularly in credibility assessment and interviewing techniques in abuse cases. Volbert's research centers on statement psychology, examining the intersection of memory, perception, communication, developmental psychology, and clinical issues in legal contexts. Her work specifically focuses on: Assessment of statement credibility Suggestibility in interviews, especially in suspected abuse cases Relationship between psychotherapy and credibility assessment Development of methods to distinguish experience-based from non-experience-based statements Questioning behavior and its influence on witness and accused statements Her recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices in forensic interviewing, particularly with children who may be victims of abuse. Volbert has been instrumental in developing virtual reality training tools like 'ViContact' to improve professional skills in conducting interviews with children. She co-authored the influential 'White Paper on Forensic Child Interviewing' which established European consensus on best practices for interviewing children in legal contexts. Her research on recovered memories in psychotherapy and their implications for criminal proceedings represents significant contributions to the field. Volbert actively supervises research staff and doctoral students including Jana Otzipka (working on debiasing strategies in criminal investigations) and Mona Leve (conducting systematic analyses of credibility assessments). She leads multiple major research projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), and the Archdiocese of Bamberg addressing critical issues such as errors in criminal proceedings, investigation of sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Bamberg (ASMEB), and development of virtual reality training for professionals conducting abuse interviews. Her research team includes scientific staff Mona Leve, Jana Otzipka, and Anett Tamm, plus student employees. This multidisciplinary group conducts both theoretical research and practical applications that directly impact forensic psychology practice in Germany and internationally through organizations like the European Association of Psychology and Law (EAPL).

• Stroke
• Neuroradiology
• Interventional Neuroradiology
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Dr. Mahesh V Jayaraman serves as the Charles and Elfriede Collis-Frances Weeden Gibson Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, Chair of Diagnostic Imaging, and Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School. He is also the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Lifespan, overseeing a department with over 70 faculty members and nearly 40 trainees. His leadership extends across clinical, academic, and research domains within diagnostic imaging and stroke care. Dr. Jayaraman received his B.Sc. and M.D. degrees from Brown University, followed by residency in Diagnostic Imaging at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital (1999-2003). He completed specialized training in Diagnostic Neuroradiology (2003-2004) and Interventional Neuroradiology (2004-2006) at Stanford University before returning to Brown as faculty in 2006. His research focuses on stroke, particularly in the areas of endovascular treatment, large vessel occlusion management, and stroke systems of care. Dr. Jayaraman has made significant contributions to understanding field triage protocols, infarct progression, penumbra dynamics, and antiplatelet management in stroke interventions. His work bridges clinical practice with academic research, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to stroke care. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on real-world stroke outcomes, imaging biomarkers, and consensus-based guidelines. His research often involves multicenter collaborations and clinical trials, particularly focusing on optimizing endovascular therapy protocols and understanding predictors of treatment success. The work spans technical aspects of stroke intervention, imaging interpretation, and healthcare system improvements for stroke care delivery. Among his notable recognitions is the Charles and Elfriede Collis-Frances Weeden Gibson Professorship, reflecting his significant contributions to diagnostic imaging. He has been instrumental in developing consensus statements through Delphi methodology for complex stroke management scenarios, particularly regarding antiplatelet therapy during concurrent endovascular procedures. Dr. Jayaraman has been actively involved in mentoring and training the next generation of stroke specialists, with numerous publications featuring trainee co-authors. His work on stroke systems of care, including prehospital triage and transfer protocols, demonstrates his commitment to improving population-level stroke outcomes. He has contributed significantly to national and international guidelines for stroke management, particularly through his involvement with the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery. His leadership extends to developing statewide protocols for stroke triage, ensuring patients with suspected large vessel occlusion are directly transported to comprehensive stroke centers. This systems-based approach reflects his understanding that optimal stroke outcomes depend not just on individual expertise but on coordinated healthcare infrastructure.

Ronald R. MartinView profile

Professor

• Gerontology
• Health Psychology
• Pain Management in Aging
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Dr. Ronald R. Martin serves as Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Coordinator of the MA/MSc Program in Gerontology at the University of Regina's Faculty of Education. A Registered Doctoral Psychologist, he maintains an active research program supported by Tri-Council and provincial funding, with committee leadership roles including Chair of the Faculty of Education Research Ethics Board. His academic journey includes: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, West Virginia University (1998-2001) Pre-Doctoral Internship, University of Rochester School of Medicine (2001-2002) Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Regina (2002-2004) M.A. degrees in Counselling Psychology and Lifespan Development from University of Victoria B.A. in Psychology, Queen's University Dr. Martin's research bridges gerontology and health psychology, with dual emphases on teacher wellness and senior health. His work develops practical interventions for work-related stressors in new educators and addresses critical issues in senior care including pain management and falls prevention among dementia patients. Current projects focus on multidimensional approaches that integrate online peer support networks for teachers and comprehensive care improvements for long-term care residents. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to aging research, with recent work emphasizing psychosocial dimensions of pain and functional decline. Key trends include longitudinal examination of fear-avoidance behaviors in seniors and ethical analysis of healthcare systems serving aging populations. Scientific recognition includes: New Investigator’s Award (Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, 2006) Dr. Martin actively mentors graduate students through the Gerontology program and leads significant grant-funded initiatives including a $2.4M provincial team grant implementing nutritional improvements, falls prevention, and person-centered care enhancements in long-term facilities. His SSHRC-funded teacher wellness project develops innovative support networks addressing early-career stressors through peer collaboration and health-promoting behaviors. Professional engagement extends to community service as former Board Member of the Alzheimer's Society of Saskatchewan (2005-2007) where he chaired the Research Priorities Committee, demonstrating commitment to translating research into community impact.