Matthew Thompson

Dr. Matthew Thompson is an Honorary Lecturer at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland. He holds a PhD (2013) and Honours degree (2007) from the same institution, specializing in cognitive psychology and forensic decision-making. His research examines human expertise in high-stakes environments, particularly forensic pattern recognition and crisis management.

Thompson's research integrates cognitive psychology with applied forensic science, focusing on:

• Perceptual expertise in fingerprint analysis
• Decision-making under pressure in emergency services
• Cognitive processes in visual discrimination
• Error reduction in forensic practice
• Human factors in crisis response systems

His 15 most recent publications (2013-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on forensic cognition, with newer work expanding into disaster management and multiagency coordination. Research employs experimental psychology methods to address real-world forensic and operational challenges.