Jeffrey Pfeifer

Jeffrey Pfeifer is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. and Master of Legal Studies from the University of Nebraska and has over 15 years of experience in forensic psychology research and teaching. His work focuses on jury decision-making, corrections, policing, and mental health within criminal justice settings, with a strong emphasis on cultural and Indigenous perspectives.

His research interests include:

• Forensic and correctional psychology
• Mental health interventions in prisons
• Workplace adversity and wellbeing of justice professionals
• Technology in correctional services
• Jury trust and procedural justice
• Culturally responsive programs for Indigenous populations

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in evaluating psychological interventions, exploring digital tools in corrections, and understanding cross-cultural dynamics in justice systems. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Ogloff, Skues, and Trounson, and his work often appears in journals related to forensic mental health, criminology, and applied psychology.

Scientific awards received include:

• Research Excellence Award (2017, International Corrections & Prisons Association)
• Best Paper Award (2011, Australian Psychological Society)
• Annual Research Award (2002, International Corrections & Prisons Association)
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1992, SSHRC Canada)
• Doctoral Fellowship (1991, SSHRC Canada)
• Best Undergraduate Student Paper Award (1988, Contemporary Social Psychology Society)

Jeffrey Pfeifer is actively involved in research grants and supervision. He has led or contributed to projects funded by the Australian Research Council, Department of Justice and Community Safety (Vic), and Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. He supervises multiple PhD students on topics such as rehabilitation, fitness to stand trial, and wellbeing of correctional officers. He is also involved in developing wellbeing training and sleep hygiene apps for justice professionals.

He is affiliated with professional bodies such as the International Corrections and Prisons Association and has served on committees including the Department of Psychological Sciences at Swinburne University.