Kirk Luther
Associate Professor
- Ph.D.
- Email Kirk Luther
Biography
Kirk Luther is the Director of the Psychological Research in Investigative Science and Methodology (PRISM) Lab at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University. Kirk received his PhD from where he studied under the supervision of , Director of the . Following his PhD, Kirk spent a few years as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the at in the UK. During his time at Lancaster University, Kirk was also a member of and .
Kirk is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University and is a member of the . He is also the current editor for , the official journal for the , and on the Editorial Board for . He is also a founding member of the – a group of academics and practitioners working on cold case related research.
Research Interests
Kirk’s research interests include safeguarding legal rights for adults and youth, and advancing research and practice on investigative interviewing. Specifically, his research works toward (1) developing a theoretical model of the cognitive, social, and language factors that moderate and mediate individual’s comprehension of complex information (i.e., legal rights), and (2) developing a theoretical model of the cognitive and social factors that promote information provision in investigative interviews.
Selected Publications
Polman, S., Luther, K., de Almeida, H., Eggers, J., & Watson, S. J. (2026). Examining the effects of evidence disclosure timing and strength on information inconsistencies and provision within investigative interviews. Psychology, Crime & Law,Ìý32(3), 519–542.
Price, H., Luther, K., Thomas, W., Gabbert, F., & Hope, L. (2026). Interviewing in cold cases. Cold Case Homicides, 287–308. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003415633-12
‌Denault, V., Luther, K., Eastwood, J., Dion Larivière, C., Talwar, V., & Béland, S. (2026). Pseudoscientific practices in fraud investigations: A Case Study. Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/24732850.2025.2610830
Eastwood, J., Luther, K., Han, T., Arenzon, V., Crough, Q., Curtis, A., de Almeida, H., Downer, K. J., Dion Larivière, C., Lundy, J., Ogunseye, F., Snow, M. D., & Snook, B. (2025). Statistical reporting practices within forensic psychology: Is anything changing? Law and Human Behavior, 49(4), 398–409.Â
Weiher, L., Watson, S. J., Taylor, P. J., & Luther, K. (2025). How multiple interviews and interview framing influence the development and maintenance of rapport. Psychology, Crime & Law,Ìý31(4), 414–438.