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Prof. Gerben Meynen is a Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology, Utrecht University, since 2018. He holds concurrent roles as Professor of Ethics (Bioethics) at VU Amsterdam and is a practicing psychiatrist at GGZ inGeest. His research focuses on criminal responsibility, neurolaw, and ethical implications of neurotechnologies in criminal justice.
Education:
- PhD in Medicine (2007, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
- PhD in Philosophy (2006, Radboud University Nijmegen)
- Medical degree, cum laude (1998, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
- Doctorates in Philosophy and Theology (both cum laude, 1996, University of Amsterdam)
Research: Meynen’s work bridges law, neuroscience, and ethics. His NWO Vici-funded project (2021–2026) examines neurotechniques’ ethical and legal applications in criminal justice. He collaborates across disciplines to address recidivism and legal norms.
Awards:
- NWO Vici grant (2021)
Teaching & Activities: Teaches forensic psychiatry and organizes seminars like the 'Responsibility and Risk Seminar' (2023). Previously held roles at Tilburg University (2012–2018) and VU Amsterdam.
