Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar
BA 2005 - Psychology; Law and Society
Purdue University
MA 2007 - Forensic Psychology
City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
PhD 2011 - Technology
Purdue University
MA 2007 - Forensic Psychology
City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
PhD 2011 - Technology
(Area of Concentration: Cyberforensics, Psychology)
Purdue University
Associate Professor
Purdue University
Associate Professor
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar, PhD, MA, is an accomplished Associate Professor within the cyberforensics program at Purdue University's Department of Computer and Information Technology.
Her research delves into the convergence of behavioral sciences and technology-related crime, with a specific focus on the correlation between personality traits and cyberdeviant behaviors.
She holds an esteemed reputation as a global authority on internet crimes against children, particularly regarding the criminological characteristics and grooming strategies employed by online child sex offenders.
Beyond academia, Dr. Seigfried-Spellar actively contributes to the field as a valued member of the Tippecanoe High Tech Crime Unit, where she utilizes her expertise. Additionally, she holds Special Deputy status for the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office.
Her research delves into the convergence of behavioral sciences and technology-related crime, with a specific focus on the correlation between personality traits and cyberdeviant behaviors.
She holds an esteemed reputation as a global authority on internet crimes against children, particularly regarding the criminological characteristics and grooming strategies employed by online child sex offenders.
Beyond academia, Dr. Seigfried-Spellar actively contributes to the field as a valued member of the Tippecanoe High Tech Crime Unit, where she utilizes her expertise. Additionally, she holds Special Deputy status for the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office.