Fire Setting Behaviour Professors and Supervisors

Anne Templetonمشاهده پروفایل

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University of EdinburghUnited Kingdom

Anne Templeton serves as a Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. She holds a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and leads the research group Identities and Collective Behaviour . Her academic journey includes a PhD from Sussex, MSc from Surrey, and MA (hons) from St Andrews. Her research centers on applying social identity theory to crowd psychology, particularly examining how group dynamics influence safety during emergencies and mass events. Key focus areas include: psychological crowd modeling, first responder communication strategies, and incorporating social identities into evacuation simulations. She develops behavioral interventions to improve public adherence during crises through computational modeling and virtual reality experiments. Her 15 most recent publications reveal strong thematic consistency across emergency management, crowd dynamics, and social identity applications. Recent work emphasizes high-rise evacuation protocols, tunnel fire egress, COP26 protest support mechanisms, and bystander CPR interventions. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of psychology, computational modeling, and public safety practice. Scientific Recognition: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2022) Research Leadership: Principal Investigator for ESRC, DCMS, and Chief Nursing Office grants totaling over £1.8 million, including the £1.377m UKRI project on first responder communication strategies. Current supervision of four PhD students (Waleed Alhajri, Sam Vo, Sayaka Hinata, Kayleigh Smith). Her knowledge exchange extends through government advisory roles including the Scottish Government COVID-19 Behavioural Insights team (2021-2022), UK Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Science Board (2021), and Sports Grounds Safety Authority consultation (2020). Media engagements feature BBC, Reuters, and The Conversation coverage of Hajj crowd safety and stadium atmosphere research.

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Caoilte Ó Ciardhaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of KentUnited Kingdom

Dr. Caoilte Ó Ciardha is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology and Deputy Head of School at the University of Kent's School of Psychology. He serves as Head of Undergraduate Recruitment and Student Experience and is a member of the UG Outreach Team. Dr. Ó Ciardha is affiliated with the Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology (CORE-FP) and holds editorial positions with journals including Sexual Abuse and Psychology, Crime & Law . He also serves on the research committee of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). Dr. Ó Ciardha obtained his PhD from Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) in 2010. His doctoral research examined the use of indirect/implicit cognitive measures in the assessment of individuals who had sexually offended. Following his PhD, he joined the University of Kent in 2011 as a postdoctoral research associate working on an ESRC funded project to develop a psychological treatment programme for adults who had engaged in deliberate firesetting. Dr. Ó Ciardha's research focuses on the aetiology of offending behaviour, as well as on the assessment and treatment of factors that are causally related to offending. His work primarily concerns sexual offending against children and adults and firesetting. His research draws on theory and methods across forensic psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology and social cognition, employing approaches including reaction time measures, eye-movements, brain stimulation, questionnaires, and qualitative methods to understand criminogenic psychological factors such as problematic sexual interest, cognitive distortions, maladaptive coping, and the psychological consequences of childhood adversity. Analysis of Dr. Ó Ciardha's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on understanding sexual offending and firesetting through innovative assessment methods. His work frequently employs physiological measures like pupillometry to assess sexual interest, examines cognitive distortions in offenders, and evaluates treatment approaches. Recent work has expanded into areas including online communities (incel phenomenon), dark web analysis, and theory of mind deficits in offenders. His research demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach combining forensic, cognitive, and clinical psychology perspectives. Dr. Ó Ciardha serves as associate editor for the journals Sexual Abuse and Psychology, Crime & Law and reviews for over 20 other journals. He is a member of the research committee of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). His editorial work represents significant recognition of his expertise in the field of forensic psychology and sexual offending. Dr. Ó Ciardha actively supervises PhD students, with current research focusing on topics including childhood adversity and sexual behavior, implicit theories in sexual offending, theory of mind in child sexual abuse, and cognitive schemas in sexual assault cases. His grant history includes projects funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria (evaluating polygraph use for managing sexual offenders) and the National Organisation for the Treatment of Abusers (comparing indirect measures of sexual interest). These grants demonstrate his ability to secure external research funding for applied forensic psychology projects. Dr. Ó Ciardha leads research within the Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology (CORE-FP) at the University of Kent. His lab employs diverse methodologies including reaction time measures, eye-tracking, pupillometry, and qualitative approaches to investigate criminogenic factors. His team collaborates with researchers internationally and works closely with practitioners in the field to ensure research has practical applications for assessment and treatment of offenders.

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Fisher Wangمشاهده پروفایل

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University of QueenslandAustralia

Dr. Fisher Wang is an ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellow at the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland. He also holds affiliate positions with the Minderoo Centre for Plastics and Human Health. His research focuses on human exposure pathways to environmental contaminants, with particular expertise in plastics, PFAS, flame retardants, and other emerging pollutants. Dr. Wang completed his PhD at The University of Queensland with research on emissions of semivolatile organic chemicals from biomass burning. His educational background established the foundation for his current work in environmental exposure science and human health risk assessment. His research interests span environmental health sciences, exposure science, and environmental toxicology, with a strong emphasis on biomonitoring and human exposure assessment. Dr. Wang investigates how environmental contaminants enter the human body through various pathways including indoor environments, food contact materials, and occupational settings. His work on firefighter exposure has been particularly influential in understanding occupational health risks in this population. Analysis of Dr. Wang's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward plastic pollution research, particularly microplastics and associated chemicals. His work combines analytical chemistry with public health perspectives, often focusing on vulnerable populations including children and occupational groups. The research spans from method development to human biomonitoring and risk assessment. ARC DECRA (Discovery Early Career Researcher Award) Dr. Wang actively supervises numerous PhD students as both principal and associate advisor, with research topics focused on environmental contaminants and human health. His current projects include studies on PFAS exposure pathways, plastic additives migration, microplastics in air, and chemical contaminants in the brain. He has successfully completed supervision of three PhD students with research on firefighter exposure risks, combustion products, and organophosphate esters. His research is supported by multiple grants from ARC, NHMRC, and other funding bodies, totaling millions of dollars in active funding. Dr. Wang leads research within the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences, collaborating with teams focused on plastics research, environmental contaminants, and human exposure assessment. His work often involves multi-institutional collaborations across Australia and internationally, particularly with Griffith University and international partners in the Pacific region.

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Rosie Kitson-Boyceمشاهده پروفایل

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Nottingham Trent UniversityUnited Kingdom

Rosie Kitson-Boyce is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Nottingham Trent University's School of Social Sciences, specializing in forensic psychology. She teaches on BSc Psychology and BSc Psychology with Criminology programs, supervises research projects, and contributes to PhD/DPsych supervision teams. Her research focuses on forensic psychology, particularly working with individuals convicted of sexual offenses, restorative justice, fire-setting behavior, and desistance from crime. She is part of the Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit (SOCAMRU) and the Equality, Diversity and Identity working group addressing sexual violence. Rosie completed her PhD (2017) on prison-based Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA), and now serves on the CirclesEurope research committee. Her work emphasizes innovative interventions like CoSA, which support sex offenders' reintegration. Key research contributions include analyzing trauma experiences among prisoners, evaluating CoSA effectiveness during the pandemic, and exploring risk factors for women's firesetting behavior. Rosie has published extensively on desistance theory, restorative justice, and methodological approaches like repertory grids in forensic settings. Professional activities include conference presentations at international forums (e.g., European Society of Criminology, Association of the Treatment of Sexual Abusers) and co-authoring chapters in leading forensic psychology texts. She also contributed to the UK national evaluation of CoSA programs funded by the Big Lottery. Research Focus: Forensic psychology, desistance, sexual offense reintegration, restorative justice Key Projects: Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) evaluations, trauma-informed prison studies Professional Engagement: CirclesEurope committee, SOCAMRU researcher, EDI working group

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Gareth Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of YorkUnited Kingdom

Gareth Roberts serves as a Research Fellow (Trial Coordinator) at the York Trials Unit within the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York, where he has worked since March 2020 after transitioning from clinical physiotherapy roles in NHS acute and community settings. His academic credentials include: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from York St John University BA (Hons) Dance from Hull University MSc Applied Health Research Roberts specializes in health promotion, health behaviour change, clinical trials methodology, and Studies Within A Trial (SWATs), applying these to optimize trial design and patient outcomes in real-world healthcare contexts. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. His grant-funded research encompasses active trials like PERISCOPE (biologics management in inflammatory arthritis surgery) and RAPSODI (shoulder replacement efficacy), alongside completed projects including FIREFLI (falls prevention via Fire and Rescue Service) and VENUS-6 (venous leg ulcer compression therapies), demonstrating sustained involvement in large-scale clinical investigations. As a core member of the York Trials Unit's Trials and Statistics research group, he contributes to the unit's mission of advancing evidence-based healthcare through rigorous trial coordination and methodology innovation.

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Andrew Wooffمشاهده پروفایل

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Edinburgh Napier UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr. Andrew Wooff is an Associate Professor of Criminology at Edinburgh Napier University where he serves as Head of Social Sciences and previously served as Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminology. He is affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences and the Social Sciences Research Group, focusing his work at the intersection of criminology, geography, and rural sociology. Dr. Wooff completed his PhD in 2014 at the University of Dundee under the supervision of Professor Nick Fyfe, focusing on anti-social behaviour in rural Scotland. During his PhD studies, he was seconded into the Police Reform team to research partnership working. He subsequently completed an ESRC-funded Post-Doc at the Centre for Criminological Research at the University of Sheffield, which explored police custody in England and Wales. His research interests span multiple dimensions of policing, with particular emphasis on how police power is applied across different populations and settings. Dr. Wooff has developed significant expertise in rural policing, police custody practices, vulnerability assessment, and the role of police volunteers. His work takes a transdisciplinary approach, drawing from criminology, geography, and rural sociology to examine the complex relationships between police, communities, and vulnerable populations. Analysis of Dr. Wooff's recent publications reveals a strong focus on pandemic-related policing challenges, particularly examining Scotland's pluralized policing responses to COVID-19. His research also consistently addresses rural policing contexts, police custody environments, and innovative approaches to police-community partnerships. A notable trend is his increasing focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly between law enforcement and public health sectors. European Society of Criminology Policing Group: Best article 2022 Editorial board for the British Journal of Criminology (2023-present) Editorial Board: Bristol University Press 'Rural Crime book series' (2020-present) Editorial board: Palgrave Critical studies in policing book series (2020-present) Member of Arts and Humanities Peer Review College (2022-present) Dr. Wooff currently supervises 4 PhD students and has successfully guided at least one student to completion. His grant portfolio includes significant externally funded research, with 3 projects as Principal Investigator totaling £33,000 in the past 5 years, plus 3 additional projects as Co-Investigator totaling £308,800. His current research includes an SFC-funded project (£44k) examining pluralised policing responses to the pandemic in Scotland and an ESRC-funded project (£36k) exploring local authority partnership responses to the pandemic. Dr. Wooff serves as co-lead for the Education and Leadership network within the Scottish Institute of Policing Research (SIPR) and is an active member of the British Society of Criminology.

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Bernice Plantمشاهده پروفایل

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Monash UniversityAustralia

Bernice Plant is a Research Fellow at BehaviourWorks Australia, part of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute at Monash University. Her work focuses on applied behavioural science to address real-world challenges in health, road safety, education, and environmental sustainability. She is actively involved in research, ethics, and public engagement. Education: PhD in Psychology, Macquarie University, Australia Undergraduate Studies, The University of Auckland, New Zealand Offsite Research, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, The Netherlands Bernice's research centers on behaviour change, particularly through psychological techniques like implementation intentions and self-persuasion. Her interests include anthropomorphism, gamification, humour, and social influence, applied in domains such as health, road safety, and climate resilience. She employs robust methods including randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews. Her recent publications and projects reflect a strong trend in applying behavioural insights to public safety, injury prevention, and climate communication. Many outputs focus on bushfire risk, community resilience, and multicultural engagement, demonstrating a commitment to equitable and scalable interventions. Scientific Awards: Psychology Higher Degree Research Publication Prize (2018) Recognition for Outstanding Coursework Instruction (2017) Bernice serves on the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC), advises on multiple research projects, and contributes to public discourse through media and conferences. She is currently leading several funded projects and is accepting PhD students. She is also a professional member of the International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF), reflecting her engagement with fire and climate resilience communities. Bernice leads or contributes to key research teams at BehaviourWorks Australia, focusing on developing and evaluating behaviour change interventions. Her projects often involve multi-institutional collaboration and real-world implementation, particularly in healthcare and environmental risk settings.

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