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Astrid Bastiaens is a PhD candidate at Maastricht University, focusing on the validation of threat assessment instruments related to terrorist attacks. She is supervised by Jan-Willem van Prooijen and Marko Jelicic. Astrid has a background in forensic psychology, having completed her Master's program in Forensic Psychology at the Psychology Faculty of Maastricht University. Before starting her PhD, she worked as a psychologist in the forensic hospital Mondriaan in Heerlen. Her academic journey bridged the fields of psychology and criminal law, culminating in her research interests which lie at the intersection of these disciplines. She aims to contribute valuable insights into the psychological assessments pertinent to legal contexts, particularly in high-stakes evaluations related to terrorism.
Mondriaan Forensic Hospital • Heerlen
Worked as a psychologist in a forensic hospital, focusing on the evaluation and treatment of patients.
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) encompasses departments like Organization, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics.