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Jasper van der Kemp serves as an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in the fields of Criminal Law and Criminology. He has a background in psychology and extensive training, which informs his research on crime mobility, offender behavior, and geographical profiling. His significant focus is on analyzing individual offenders' movements, their mental maps, and the geographical patterns associated with crime. He has spent five years with the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), contributing to various research projects including one on wrongful convictions and cold cases. He is a founding member of the Crime Linkage International Network (C-Link), which aims to advance the understanding of crime linkage processes. In addition to teaching responsibilities, Jasper coordinates the Minor in Forensic Criminology and has led various projects aimed at improving investigative practices. His academic contributions span numerous lectures, presentations, and published works in top-tier law and psychology journals. He is actively involved in several ancillary activities, including membership in academic organizations and participation in expert discussions regarding crime investigative practices.
Hogeschool van Amsterdam • Amsterdam
Oversees various projects related to criminology and law enforcement.
International Academy Investigative Psychology • n.v.t.
Participates in activities aimed at promoting investigative psychology.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.