Professor Maria Ioannou is a leading international expert in behavioural science and psychology and Co-Director of the Cyberpsychology Research Network. Her work bridges academia, consultancy, and global practice, focusing on human behaviour, digital environment, profiling and prevention. She has delivered specialist consultancy and training for law enforcement, government bodies, and professional organisations across Europe, the USA, the Middle East, and Asia, advancing the fields of investigative practice, behavioural analysis, and strategic intervention design. With a proven record of leading interdisciplinary initiatives and securing major national and international funding, Professor Ioannou has played a central role in translating behavioural research into policy and operational impact. Her expertise is widely sought through advisory roles, keynote engagements, and global collaborations spanning policing, defence, education, and digital safety sectors. A frequent media commentator and international speaker, she provides expert insight on criminal behaviour, digital wellbeing, and psychological resilience. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to evidence-based innovation, behavioural science translation, and global knowledge exchange across psychology, technology, and security.
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Professor Dr Maria Ioannou
PhD – Professor in Psychology, , Cyberpsychology Research Network (CRN), University Of Huddersfield, UK