Monica Gerber

Monica Gerber is a full professor at the Faculty of Psychology at Universidad Diego Portales, Chile, and an associate researcher at the Centre for Social Conflict and Cohesion Studies (COES). She directs the Observatory of Violence and Social Legitimacy (OLES). Her research focuses on social/political psychology, police legitimacy, punitiveness, and quantitative methodologies. She holds a PhD in Social Research Methods from LSE. Recent work addresses police use of force, intergroup violence justification, and pandemic compliance strategies. Her articles span criminology, psychology, and public policy, with a focus on Latin American contexts. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned, but her extensive publication record highlights research excellence. She collaborates across institutions, including Chilean universities and international teams.