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Dr. Neil Shortland is a Professor and Director of the Center for Terrorism & Security Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. His work bridges cognitive psychology, military decision-making, and counter-violent extremism strategies through empirical research and funded projects.
- Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Liverpool (2017)
- M.S. in Investigative and Forensic Psychology, University of Liverpool
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Bristol
Research focuses on psychological aspects of security, including:
- Military decision-making under extreme stress
- Extremist propaganda and cognitive pathways
- Community-based counter-terrorism programs
- AI-human decision alignment systems
Key article trends (2025-2024) reveal expertise in:
- Crisis decision-making frameworks
- Violent extremist behavior patterns
- Neurobiological factors in radicalization
- AI applications for security triage
- Weapon perception across cultures
- Psychological trauma in security contexts
Scientific recognition includes:
- APA Division 19 Ph.D. Research Award (2017)
- Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching Nominee (2016)
Active grant leadership:
- U.S. Army Research Institute (2017)
- EdVenture Programs collaboration (2016-2017)
- Canadian Network for Terrorism Research Fellowship (2016)
Co-leads research teams analyzing:
- Counter-violent extremism program effectiveness
- Multi-team information sharing in disasters
- Behavioral indicators for extremist risk
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