Irma Melunovic

Irma Melunovic is a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at the School of Education, Language and Psychology, York St John University. She holds an MSc in Forensic Psychology from Maastricht University and a BSc in Behavioural Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia. Currently completing her Ph.D. at Edge Hill University, her clinical experience includes anti-aggression therapy and serious violence risk assessment at a high-secure psychiatric hospital in England.

• Specializes in investigative interviewing and personality dynamics in forensic contexts
• Trained hostage and crisis negotiator with practical expertise in high-risk environments
• Active member of COST Action Implemendez for evidence-based interviewing practices

Her research examines how police officer personality traits (including Five Factor Model and Dark Triad characteristics) influence rapport-building and interview outcomes with suspects, while also exploring applications of the Mendez principles in war crime investigations involving vulnerable populations.