Main research: Personality disorders and maladaptive traits (Dark Triad/psychopathy, PID-5); Psychopathology, motivation and behaviour (e.g., aggression/violence, antisocial behaviour). Underlying mechanism: reinforcement [threat/punishment/reward] sensitivity; disinhibition; empathy; attachment. Other projects: Domestic Violence & Abuse Microbiota & inflammation in mental health Mental health & wellbeing interventions Virtual Reality research (immersion, exposure therapy, neurofeedback)