Prof. Dr. John Synnott

"Professor John Synnott is a Full Professor of Forensic and Investigative Psychology at the University of Huddersfield, Director of the Centre for Defence, National Security and Leadership, and Director of the Doctoral Academy for Policing and Professionals (DAPP). A Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist, he connects academic research with operational practice across policing, defence, prisons and national security. He established DAPP, bringing together over 60 senior officers and practitioners from the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia to undertake applied research into policing problems. He has led the development of bespoke master’s programmes for Chief Officers, senior policing leaders and international policing organisations, including the bespoke MSc in the operational management of serious and organised crime developed with UK Regional Organised Crime Units. He also developed the first-of-its-kind MSc in Security Science, delivered in the Gulf region,