Alexandra Brookes

Alexandra Brookes serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Aberystwyth University, where she coordinates the Peer Leaders program. Holding an MPhil in Psychology and a BSc in Criminology with Applied Psychology (First Class Honors), she is currently finalizing her PhD thesis utilizing eye-tracking technology to analyze decision-making in online fraud victimization scenarios.

Her research expertise centers on forensic psychology with specialized focus on victimization dynamics and cybercrime prevention. Key investigation areas include emotional responses to fraud, individual vulnerability factors, and technological interventions for fraud detection. The fingerprint analysis of her work reveals strong connections to Fraud Victimization (67%), Communication Psychology (62%), and Technology-Social Sciences interfaces (71%).

Her publication timeline shows consistent output since 2017, with significant contributions in 2019 and 2021 including high-impact systematic reviews on internet fraud victimization. Media engagement has been substantial, with 7 press appearances in 2021 alone covering text/email scams and vaccine fraud prevention, reaching 12 news outlets and policy references.

As Peer Leaders Coordinator, she oversees student mentorship initiatives within the Psychology Department. Her research methodology integrates mixed-method approaches, particularly examining technology-mediated feedback systems in educational contexts alongside cybercrime behavioral analysis.