Stefaan De Smet

Stefaan De Smet is an unpaid researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, specializing in Educational Science with focus on Participation and Learning in Detention settings. His work bridges correctional systems, mental health, and educational interventions within prison environments.

His research interests concentrate on prisoner quality of life assessment, particularly among aging inmates and mentally ill offenders. De Smet investigates correctional education, mental health treatment perspectives, and simulation-based training for healthcare professionals working with high-risk populations. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong connections to criminal justice systems (100%), prison environments (67%), and mentally ill persons (61%).

Analysis of his publication trends shows consistent research output from 2010-2022 with increasing focus on specialized correctional populations. His most recent work integrates health professions education with suicide prevention training, demonstrating interdisciplinary application of his correctional expertise.

De Smet maintains an active research profile with an h-index of 5 and 123 citations, primarily through publications in journals related to criminology, psychology, and quality of life research. His work has been referenced in policy sources and discussed across academic social media platforms.