معرفی
Annegrete Palu is a Lecturer in Experimental Psychology at the University of Tartu’s Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology (ongoing) and an MA in Psychology (cum laude). Her research focuses on legal psychology, eyewitness identification, and investigative interviewing techniques, with a specialization in child and adult witness testimony.
Education
- PhD studies in Psychology, University of Tartu (2016–present)
- MA in Psychology (cum laude), University of Tartu (2014–2016)
- BAs in Political Science and Psychology, University of Tartu (2010–2014)
Research Interests
Her work examines how psychological principles can improve legal practices, including:
- Optimizing investigative interview methods for child and adult witnesses
- Effects of visual aids and lineup procedures on eyewitness accuracy
- Technology applications (e.g., avatars) in forensic training
- Evidence-based policy reforms in Estonian criminal justice
Publications
Recent work includes studies on surgical mask impacts on lineup identification, avatar-based interview training for police, and bridging behavioral science with public policy in Estonia.
Awards & Roles
- 2020 University of Tartu Teaching & Learning Scholarship
- Member of the European Association of Psychology and Law
- Participant in the Estonian Ministry of Justice’s reform group for investigative procedures
Grants & Projects
Leads projects such as:
- "Bridging Behavioral Science and Public Policy" (2024–2030)
- "Evidence-Based Approaches to Prevent Child Abuse" (2025–2026)
Labs & Teams
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams focusing on forensic psychology, legal policy, and behavioral science applications.
