Amuda Agneswaran

Dr. Amuda Agneswaran is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, serving as Psychology Admissions Lead and Foundation Year Programme Leader. She holds a BA in Psychology from Sophia College (Mumbai), an MSc in Forensic Psychology from Teesside University, and a PhD from Manchester Metropolitan University focusing on experiences of intermediaries and police with intellectually disabled witnesses.

Her research explores forensic psychology domains including eyewitness testimony, vulnerable witnesses, evidence processes, and police attitudes. She employs qualitative and quantitative methodologies to investigate systemic interactions within criminal justice contexts.

Dr. Agneswaran's publications reflect consistent focus on intersectional analysis of justice systems, with recent work examining psychopathy in rape myth acceptance and riot motivations. Her foundational research established frameworks for intermediary practices in UK courts.

Awards & Recognition:

• Research Student Award for outstanding performance (Manchester Metropolitan University, 2017)

She maintains active professional memberships as a Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Administrative roles include leadership of BSc/MSc Psychology admissions and foundational year programs.