Dr Keith Richard A. Email & Phone Number

Liverpool, Gb

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience, strategically located in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, is a pioneering provider of independent expert witness services and advanced forensic assessments. Our multidisciplinary expertise is routinely solicited in criminal, civil, and disciplinary proceedings across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as in prison law matters.Our Services: We offer state-of-the-art forensic assessments utilizing the latest technologies to support robust legal investigations:Computer-Assisted Polygraph Examinations: Leveraging sophisticated algorithms for enhanced reliability.Brainwave Profiling: Cutting-edge techniques to analyse cognitive patterns.Audio and Video Forensics: Advanced capabilities in investigative face recognition and analysis.Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): In partnership with No Lie MRI in the USA, providing insights into brain activity and veracity.Sleep Forensics Consultancy: Utilizing Polysomnography to uncover critical insights from sleep patterns.Psychosexual Evaluations: Comprehensive assessments using Penile Plethysmography (PPG).Our Mission: Founded in response to the growing demand for neuroscientific evidence in legal contexts, The Centre for Forensic Neuroscience is at the forefront of integrating advanced brain scanning technology into legal proceedings. Our work supports the understanding of neurobiological factors in criminal responsibility, aiding both defence and prosecution teams.Global Reach: I personally conduct forensic polygraph examinations and consultations on an international scale, bringing our cutting-edge forensic science solutions to a global clientele.

Cheshire West And Chester, England, United Kingdom

Current Role: As the Chief Decision Scientist at Scintilla Systems, I helm the strategic integration of data science and behavioural analytics into our core business practices. My focus is on leveraging sophisticated analytics and machine learning techniques to steer company-wide decisions, enhancing product development, optimizing operations, and amplifying profitability.Key Responsibilities:Leadership: Direct a talented team of data scientists and analysts dedicated to creating state-of-the-art predictive models and decision-making tools that bolster various business functions.Technology Integration: Oversee the seamless incorporation of AI and machine learning technologies into our business processes, aligning them meticulously with our strategic objectives.Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the executive leadership to devise and implement robust data-driven strategies that adeptly address complex business challenges.Innovation Advocacy: Spearhead cutting-edge research and development initiatives that position Scintilla Systems at the vanguard of innovation within our industry.Achievements:Developed and deployed a suite of scalable machine learning algorithms that have dramatically improved decision-making accuracy and operational efficiency.Instituted a data governance framework that ensures integrity and enhances the strategic use of data across all business levels.Played a pivotal role in transforming company culture to embrace data-driven decision making, leading to measurable improvements in key performance indicators.

Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

Manchester

Position: Lead Psychologist, Silent Talker & FATHOM ProjectsAbout My Role: At the forefront of psychological technology, I lead a dynamic multidisciplinary team in the development of Silent Talker—a state-of-the-art, non-invasive psychological profiling system employing computer vision and deep learning. This cutting-edge technology specializes in analysing non-verbal behaviour to identify psychological states, such as deception and malicious intent, with applications extending across various domains from national security to clinical assessments.Silent Talker System:Project Applications: Leveraged in airport security to assess high-risk passengers, in police interrogation settings, and for monitoring conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, sex offender behaviour, psychopathic personality disorders, and malingering.Technology Specs: Features real-time and offline processing capabilities, enabling both on-site intelligence during investigations and post-event analysis through video recordings. Capable of analysing multiple subjects simultaneously and synchronizing data extraction across targets.Impact and Outreach: Our technology is utilized in enterprise-level and government applications, significantly enhancing both security protocols and psychological evaluations through non-verbal cues.FATHOM Project:Research Focus: As part of the broader initiative, I also spearhead the FATHOM project, which investigates the non-verbal and linguistic dimensions of the informed consent process in clinical drug trials, particularly focusing on cross-cultural communication.Objective: The project aims to develop culturally specific communication strategies that enhance understanding and interaction between researchers and participants, ultimately improving the efficacy of the informed consent process.Location: Collaborative research conducted with Family Health International in Durham, North Carolina, USA.

14 Moray Place Edinburgh Eh3 6Df

Clinical and Forensic examinations and expert witness instructions.

Mainz Area, Germany

Forensic Psychophysiological research, investigating various parameters that measure concealed information.

Jessup, Maryland, Usa

This is a Maximum Security Facility for the detention and evaluation of individuals who have been accused of felonies and raised the Not Criminally Responsible defence and/or their Competency to Stand Trial is in question. I deputised for the Superintendent, Dr Toby, a Forensic Psychologist, with responsibilities for a ‘Transitional Ward’ for criminally insane offenders under court order to be detained in conditions of maximum security. Duties included: Forensic interviewing and assessment, leading group therapy sessions, and the development of a sex offender treatment programme.

Doctor Of Philosophy, Forensic Neuroscience Research On Offender Populations.

Activities and Societies: Active member of the General Council.Supervised by Professor Anthony Busuttil. Forensic Medicine Unit.

Postgraduate Diploma, Clinical Hypnosis, Distinction

Dissertation: Forensic issues in the practice of hypnosis. Supervised and led by Dr Michael Heap, Chartered Forensic Psychologist.

Master Of Science, Clinical Psychology By Research

Thesis: An Experimental Investigation to Identify Discriminant Psychophysiological Markers of Anxiety Neurotics, Mixed Anxious-Depressive.

Bachelor Of Arts Joint Honours, Education And Psychology

Dissertation: Distinguishing Conversational Features of University Tutorial Discourse. Supervised by Professor David Fontana, Chartered.

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Activities and Societies: Golf teamRepresented the school in golf competitions.

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