Professor Martine Powell FAPS
Martine is the Founding Director of the Centre for Investigative Interviewing based in the Griffith Criminology Institute at Griffith University. The Centre is an international research and training hub focused on expanding knowledge on the ‘how to’ of obtaining accurate and detailed information from people about events to assist decision-making. Her work also addresses the topic of transfer of knowledge to the field, especially guidance for interviewers of vulnerable interviewee groups (e.g., children, adults with complex communication needs) and questioning about sensitive topics such as sexual assault. Martine has adopted a constructive and innovative scientific approach, working in strong partnership with industry.
Martine’s outputs are extensive – she has produced 288 publications, supervised 34 doctoral/PhD students, and been the lead or co-chief investigator on Category 1 grants, including 11 Australian Research Council and five Australian Institute of Criminology grants. Her direct research income is in excess of $5M. The influence of Martine’s research has been recognised by several lifetime career awards and the widespread dissemination of her work, which has sparked a global revolution in interview training. Her funded industry partnerships span a range of disciplines (law, policing, health, education, business) and numerous countries across the globe.
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