Julia Shaw

DR. JULIA SHAW is a psychological scientist (UCL). She is best known for her work in the areas of memory and criminal psychology, and is currently a senior lecturer in criminology and psychology at University College London. Born in Germany and raised in Canada, she has an MS in psychology and law and a PhD in psychology from the University of British Columbia. 

In 2017 Dr. Shaw co-founded the memory science and artificial intelligence start-up Spot. Spot helps employees report workplace harassment and discrimination, and empowers organizations to build a more inclusive and respectful work environment.

In 2016 she published her bestselling debut book, The Memory Illusion, which has appeared in 20 languages. Her second book, published in February 2019, is entitled Evil: The Science Behind Humanity’s Dark Side.

Besides her research, she is regular keynote speaker on the topics of memory hacking, tackling workplace harassment and artificial intelligence. Dr. Shaw also consults as an expert on legal cases, particularly cases involving historical allegations.

Her work is often featured on TV, radio, in print and online, and she is also a regular contributor to Scientific American.