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Joanna Pozzulo is a Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, specializing in the field of child forensic psychology. Her primary research focuses on understanding memory in the context of crime witnessing across the lifespan, particularly concerning young eyewitnesses. Dr. Pozzulo aims to develop age-appropriate identification procedures for police use, minimizing the risk of wrongful conviction related to eyewitness testimonies. She is also interested in the extralegal factors affecting juror decision-making in sexual assault cases. Beyond her work on memory and eyewitness testimonies, Dr. Pozzulo leads the Mental Health Well-Being Research Training Hub and is passionate about enhancing well-being through knowledge mobilization. Additionally, she runs a digital community book club focusing on evidence-based literature for personal growth and well-being. Dr. Pozzulo maintains a research blog, “On Witness Stand,” contributing to ongoing discussions on forensic psychology and the judicial process.
Includes MEng and MASc options.