Holly Barnett
PhD studentResearch Overview
As a first-year EPSRC-funded PhD student, I am interested in exploring the vulnerability of older adults to deception when interacting with emerging digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence. My research aims to understand how we can better support older adults in using these technologies to improve their everyday lives, while simultaneously protecting them from risks like misinformation and fraud.
Qualifications
In July 2024, I graduated with a First Class Honours BSc Psychology degree. My undergraduate dissertation focused on the role of social media appeals in missing persons investigations. I also completed a study abroad year at Griffith University in Australia, achieving a high GPA of 6.25.
Supervised By
Dr Lara Warmelink, Dr Sophie Nightingale, Professor Trevor Crawford & Dr Faraz Ahmed
Older adults’ vulnerability to deception in new digital technologies
01/10/2024 → 31/03/2028
Research