Elena Matei

Elena Matei is a Researcher affiliated with Queen Mary University of London, based at the Unit for Psychological Medicine within the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health. She holds a first-class honours degree in BSc Psychology from the University of Bristol. Her current work focuses on the Violence Reduction Academy (VRA) project, conducting systematic reviews to identify public health approaches targeting violence affecting young people in the UK.

Educational Background:

• BSc Psychology (First-Class Honours), University of Bristol

Research Interests:

• Primary public health interventions for youth violence prevention
• Clinical and developmental psychology applications
• Cognitive and positive psychology, particularly in well-being and mental health contexts

Professional Experience:

• Contributed to research projects including focus groups, scoping reviews, and a Research England-funded bid
• Supported PhD students and aided in research culture development

Engagement:

• University mentor for first-year undergraduates
• Volunteer experience in charity shops and customer service