“It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer”
— William Blackstone

I am a forensic psychology researcher dedicated to understanding wrongful convictions, false confessions, and the reliability of eyewitness testimony.

My work explores the intersection of psychology and the justice system to promote fairness and integrity in legal proceedings.

Eyewitness Identification

False Confession & Policy

Wrongful Conviction

Research Topics

Racial Disparties

Body-Worn Camera

Memory and Distortion

Research Experiences

  • Affiliated by Dr.Kovera

    Research Assistant (Dobby Project)

    • Use Qualtrics to program and manage survey-based studies on eyewitness testimony and legal decision-making.

    • Recruited and scheduled research participants for behavioral studies.

    • Run in-person studies, ensuring participant compliance and data integrity.

    • Managed and organized study data for further analysis.

    • Study literature reviews on memory reliability and biases in witness assessments to add more knowledge to run the study

  • Affiliated by Dr.Katzman

    Research Assistant

    • Assisted in running studies on racial disparities in policing and public perception of law enforcement.

    • Use Qualtrics to design and distribute research surveys.

    • Recruit participants and monitored data collection for ongoing studies.

    • Conduct literature reviews on racial justice, policing policies, and legal psychology.

  • Affiliated by Dr.Strange

Academic Courses

PSY370 Psychology & Law (Undergrad)

PSY430 Clinical Topic (Undergrad)

PSY266 Understanding Addiction through Research (Undergrad)

PSY327 Learning & Memory (Undergrad)

PSY372 Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Undergrad)

PSY700 Psychology & Law

PSY715 Research Design & Method

PSY741 Theories of Personality

PSY745 Psychopathology

PSY753 Objective Personality Assessment

PSY759 Psychopathy

PSY760 Counseling & Psychotherapy

PSY766 Psychological Profile of Homocide Offender

Certifications & Skills

SPSS

R

Python

Qualtrics

Originally from South Korea, I came to the United States to further my studies in forensic psychology, driven by a deep interest in the intersection of psychology and the legal system. My academic journey has allowed me to explore critical issues such as memory distortion, racial biases in wrongful convictions, and the broader implications of psychological science in legal contexts.

Through research, I strive to contribute to a more just and equitable system—one where truth and fairness are central to legal proceedings. With a strong foundation in forensic psychology and a commitment to evidence-based advocacy, my goal is to bridge the gap between psychological research and legal practice, ensuring that science informs justice.

About Amy Lim