Dr Lynsay A. Shepherd is a Reader in Cybersecurity and Human-Computer Interaction at Abertay University, Dundee, and works within the Department of Cybersecurity and Computing, in the Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business. Lynsay holds a PhD in Usable Security, an MSc in Internet Computing, and a BSc (Hons) in Computing. In addition to this, Lynsay holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).

Research interests

Lynsay investigates human behaviour in the context of cybersecurity, immersive experiences, and gaming, specialising in how users navigate secure interactions within emerging technologies. Her work leverages high-fidelity methods, including eye-tracking, applied games, and XR, to build safer, more accessible experiences. By bridging the gap between human psychology and artificial intelligence, Lynsay researches proactive solutions for detecting romance fraud and enhancing digital safety for all users.

Lynsay founded the Human-Centred Emerging Technologies Lab - https://lynsay.github.io/HCET-Lab/.

Lynsay supervises a variety of projects at postgraduate levels (MbR, PhD). If you are interested in any of the aforementioned research topics, please get in contact.

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