Nicholas Scurich

Dr. Nicholas Scurich is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine, with a joint appointment in the Department of Criminology, Law & Society. His work bridges psychology and legal decision-making, focusing on judgment and decision-making, violence risk assessment, and forensic science.

He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and teaches courses in Psychology & Law, Forensic Psychology, and Advanced Research Methods. His research, funded by agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the National Institutes of Health, explores how statistical and genetic evidence influences legal outcomes, with citations from state supreme courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in behavioral genetics, forensic error perception, and risk communication. While his work spans interdisciplinary fields, no scientific awards or students are listed in the provided text. He does not offer interviews to high school students or accept new research assistants beyond graduate level.