Forensic Face Identification

Face identification research has critical implications for applied scenarios where accurately identifying individuals is essential, such as eyewitness identification and border control. In this project, we aim to bridge theory and best practices, focusing on understanding the psychological factors that influence face identification in forensic settings.

Representative publications:

Alejandro J. Estudillo, Hoo Keat Wong (2024). The role of inversion and face masks in simultaneous and delayed face matching tasks. Plos One, 19.

Alejandro J. Estudillo, Hoo Keat Wong (2022). Two face masks are better than one: congruency effects in face matching. Cognitive Research: Principles and implications, 7.

Alejandro J. Estudillo, Peter Hills, Hoo Keat Wong (2021). The Effect of Face Masks on Forensic Face Matching: An Individual Differences Study. Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, 10(4).