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Dr Victoria Smy is a Lecturer in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Cranfield University, affiliated with the Centre for Electronic Warfare, Information and Cyber (EWIC) at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. She is also an Honorary Tutor at Cardiff University and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society. Her work bridges cognitive psychology with defence and security applications, particularly in training, decision-making, and human factors.
Research Interests: Dr Smy's research focuses on training analysis, teamwork development, decision-making in complex environments, and cognitive vulnerabilities in digital contexts. She explores how motivation, trust, and attitudes affect learning and performance. Her recent work investigates manipulative website content and social cognitive hacking, contributing to intelligence and cybersecurity understanding.
Publications & Trends: Her recent publications (2024–2016) show a strong trajectory in applied cognitive psychology, particularly in defence training, skill retention, and online influence. The articles span journals in ergonomics, psychology, and human-computer interaction, reflecting interdisciplinary impact. A clear trend is the application of cognitive theory to real-world defence and educational challenges, including disinformation analysis and team performance.
- Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: Dr Smy has served as a Principal Investigator on projects funded by DSTL and other defence bodies, including 'Measuring sympathetic views towards extremist terrorist activities' (UIC2, 2022) and 'Horizon scanning — enhancing individual and collective training' (R-Cloud, 2023). She collaborates extensively with researchers like Marie Cahillane and Piers MacLean, indicating a strong advising and mentorship role, particularly in cognitive task analysis and training design.
Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the Applied Psychology Group at Cranfield, co-founded with Dr Marie Cahillane and Dr Piers MacLean. This group conducts defence-funded research on skill fade, cognitive hacking, and training innovation.
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