Lilia Psalta

Dr. Lilia Psalta is an Assistant Professor in Psychology and Course Leader of the MSc Forensic Psychology program at UCLan Cyprus. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of York (2013) and is currently a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Cyprus. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience mechanisms of visual perception and forensic applications including cybercrime, offender neurobiology, and therapeutic interventions.

Education:

• PhD Cognitive Neuroscience, University of York (2013)
• MSc Cognitive Neuroscience, University of York (2011)
• B.A Psychology, Spalding University (2003)

Research emphasizes:

• Brain mechanisms of face/body perception
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Cyber-offending behaviors (revenge-porn, online harassment)
• Therapeutic effectiveness in offender treatment

Her work has contributed to understanding neural processes in visual perception through fMRI studies and has addressed occupational stress in firefighters. Administrative roles include Senate membership and Erasmus coordination at UCLan Cyprus.