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Professor Paul Taylor is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Lancaster University and currently serves as the national Chief Scientific Adviser for Policing at the NPCC. He previously directed the UK’s Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST) and the University’s Institute for Security Research. His research focuses on cooperation dynamics in high-stakes contexts, including crisis negotiations, police interrogations, and counter-terrorism strategies. Taylor has secured £23M in research funding and publishes widely in psychology, computing, and management outlets. He also advises government science groups, Imperial College’s Data Science Institute, and the British Psychological Society. His work bridges academia and practice, providing operational support to law enforcement worldwide.
Education & Roles:
- Director, Institute for Security Research (2012–2019)
- Director, CREST (UK’s national hub for behavioral security research)
- Editorial roles: British Psychological Society
Research Interests:
Taylor examines behavioral and cognitive processes underlying human interaction, with a focus on ecological validity. Key areas include:
- Interpersonal dynamics in crisis negotiations and police interrogations
- Contextual determinants of cooperation (e.g., terrorism, pub fights)
- Development of evidence-based policies for law enforcement
Grants & Projects:
Notable initiatives include the EPSRC-funded Academic Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security, SPRITE+ industry collaboration, and projects like ‘Nonverbal Analytics to make Subconscious Trust judgements Accessible’ (NASTA). Recent research explores insider threat detection, cross-cultural deception cues, and psychological profiling of extremist behavior.
Awards:
- EAPL Mid-Career Award
- Commissioner commendation (2005)
Advising & Labs:
Supervises PhD students on topics like social processes and security vetting. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across 10 departments at Lancaster, contributing to initiatives like the Cyber Security Research Centre and Security Lancaster (Behavioral Science).
