Axelle Philippon

Axelle Philippon is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of Portsmouth. She holds a PhD in forensic psychology (2006) and has been affiliated with the university since 2000. Her roles include teaching on undergraduate psychology programs, coordinating research modules for MSc and BSc students, and supervising student projects. She also teaches distance-learning courses for the Open University.

Education:

• MSc in Criminal Justice Studies (University of Portsmouth)
• PhD in Forensic Psychology (2006)

Research Interests:

• Eyewitness/Earwitness identification
• Cybercrime (sex crimes, cyberbullying)
• Forensic interviewing of vulnerable populations
• Distance learning pedagogy
• Mental health of frontline workers

Teaching Responsibilities: Coordinates modules such as Quantitative/Qualitative Research Methods (MSc), BSc/MSc Research Projects, and specialized forensic psychology coursework.

Publications: Focus on auditory identification processes, forensic methodology, and cognitive aspects of witness testimony. Recent work explores laughter's impact on earwitness reliability and voice parade procedures.