Carlos Alberto Poiares

Carlos Alberto Poiares is a Professor at Universidade Lusófona in Lisbon, Portugal, affiliated with the School of Psychology and the Department of Forensic Psychology. He holds a PhD in Psychology, an Aggregate Title in Educational Sciences – Social Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Law, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise in psychology and legal systems.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• PhD in Psychology
• Aggregate Title in Educational Sciences – Social Education

Dr. Poiares specializes in forensic psychology, with a strong focus on juvenile delinquency, psychopathy, aggression, testimony credibility, and the psychological factors influencing judicial sentencing. His research explores non-legal motivations in sentencing, domestic and elderly abuse, and the development of risk prevention programs for youth and vulnerable populations. He has extensively studied narcissism, self-esteem, and behavioral adjustment in forensic and school contexts.

The analysis of his recent publications (2011–2022) reveals a consistent emphasis on psychometric validation of psychological instruments in Portuguese populations, forensic assessment tools, and interdisciplinary research bridging psychology, law, and criminology. His work spans clinical, social, and legal domains, with increasing attention to ethical and procedural aspects in public defense and expert testimony.

He has supervised over 65 master’s and doctoral theses, primarily in forensic psychology, indicating a significant role in academic mentoring and research guidance. His students have explored topics such as juvenile delinquency, sentencing psychology, domestic violence, and intervention programs.

Carlos Alberto Poiares is actively involved in research dissemination through book chapters and journal articles, with recent contributions to judicial psychology and deviant behavior. His work is associated with the university’s research portal (PURE) and he holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-0633-3530), affirming his scholarly presence.