Simon Oleszkiewicz
Dr Simon Oleszkiewicz is a psychologist with a PhD from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden). He did his postgraduate studies at Iowa State University (USA) and worked as an assistant professor at the University of Twente and at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. In 2018, Simon received the Early Career Award from the European Association of Psychology and Law.
Simon is an expert on interview technique and intelligence gathering. Commissioned by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and CREST, he conducted in-depth research on these topics and his publications have been included in several leading academic journals. His research work and publications focused on the Scharff interview technique, the presentation of evidence in forensic interviews, strategic use of evidence, the working relationship between interviewer and interviewee, trust, adaptability and “undercover” operations.
Simon remains involved in scientific studies but is also interested in the applied value of his academic work and its operational relevance. He puts his unique knowledge to use in DANTES case studies where thorough and reliable intelligence must be gathered to assess threats and risks in the workplace. His operational contribution is also crucial in cases where complex interviews need to be conducted.
Simon provides training for both the public and private sectors on strategic interviewing, psychological aspects of information gathering and intelligence assessment.