معرفی
Tom Pakkanen is a Researcher at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, affiliated with the Psychology Solutions for Health department. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals focused on justice and safety. His research explores forensic psychology, criminal behavior analysis, and child interviews in legal contexts.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminology, Åbo Akademi University, 2021
Research Interests: Serial homicide analysis, recidivism rates, juvenile sex offenders, and evidence-based forensic methodologies. He emphasizes ecologically valid approaches to criminal investigations and legal processes.
Collaborations: Active in international projects like the European Association of Psychology and Law's White Paper on forensic child interviewing. His work bridges academia and legal practice, aiming to improve investigative techniques and courtroom procedures.
Grants/Advising: No formal advisees listed, but leads collaborative research projects on crime linking and child interview protocols.
