I'm a graduate student at ASU's Law and Psychology PhD program. My educational background includes a BA and MA from Bogazici University, where I also worked as a research and teaching assistant. My research interests revolve around topics like eyewitness identification and social influences on memory. If I am not studying, I like playing video games, singing, biking, and frolicking with my furry friends.

I am a graduate student in the Law & Psychology Ph.D. program at ASU. I graduated from the University of Florida (UF) with a B.S. in Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences in 2020. Before joining Dr. Smalarz’s lab, I worked as a study coordinator in Dr. Natalie Ebner’s Social-Cognitive and Affective Development Lab at UF for three years. My current research interests include eyewitness memory and investigative interviews. In my free time, I enjoy reading, exploring new places, and spending time outdoors.

Hi! My name is Naomi and I'm a student majoring in Forensic Psychology. I'm so excited to explore this field as it is very interesting to me. I've always loved crime shows like Criminal Minds. I find understanding the mind and the reasons behind what people do interesting, which is why I chose Forensic Psychology at ASU. I'm looking forward to getting more experience in the field of Forensic Psych through the labs I'm in as well as my classes and finding out exactly what I want to do with it in the future.

Hello! My name is Taylor Vaughn and I’m an undergraduate student here at ASU, majoring in Forensic Psychology with a minor in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I am interested in all things related to criminal investigations and love watching crime shows and documentaries. I absolutely love traveling and being outdoors with my friends and family. Some of my other hobbies include reading, painting, making jewelry, and watching movies when I get the chance. I look forward to the opportunity of being a research assistant in Dr. Smalarz’s lab and engaging in research procedures that will aid me in my future career!

Hello, my name is Erina Abbasi, and I majoring in Forensic Psychology with a minor in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Upon graduation, I plan to  continue my education, working towards a master's in Crime Analysis or a related field. I am passionate about psychology, law, and criminology, so I am very excited to participate in research relating to those fields. Overall, I look forward to taking critical skills and experience from this lab as I continue with research throughout my academic and professional life. 

Hi, I’m Cass Mathew and I’m a student at ASU majoring in Forensic Psychology with a certificate in Writing. I’m very interested in psychology and criminal justice, and plan to continue my education as well as work towards something in criminal reform post graduation. In my free time I write & world build fiction, paint mini canvases, and plan elaborate projects far above my skill level. I’m ecstatic to be part of the lab—both as a concept I’m interested in and to gain experience in a research field.

Hello, my name is Alexandra Nelson, but I go by Ali. I am an undergraduate student located on the West Valley Campus. I am majoring in Forensic Psychology and will soon be adding International Relations as my second major. I love meeting new people and being very involved at my school. I also enjoy being active, so you can almost always find me somewhere in the gym. I grew up in a military household, which heavily influenced my curiosity regarding international crime and acts of terrorism. Mental health is a fascination of mine as well, specifically its connection, or lack thereof, to murder. My goal is to solve global crimes on a federal level using forensic and psychological techniques. I am so excited to work with everyone and expand my skillset. I hope to gain valuable experience from this lab and apply what I learned to my field of study.

Hi, my name is Gretchen Hoffman. I am a double-major in Forensic Psychology and Criminology & Criminal Justice, and am involved in Barrett The Honors College. I am interested in the law enforcement field, and I plan to complete a master's degree in criminal justice in the future. I am passionate about how the mind functions and how that relates to the criminal justice field. I love reading, watching crime documentaries, and going to the gym. I also enjoy spending time outside, particularly going on hikes. I am super excited to work within this lab and gain valuable knowledge about how psychology relates to the legal field!

Hi, I’m Katie Sitolini, and I’m an undergraduate at ASU majoring in Forensic Psychology with a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice. I grew up watching crime and mystery shows which has heavily influenced my interest in this field. I also love learning about the workings of the mind, and the causes and reasons for why people make the choices that they do. So, I’m very excited to be working in this lab and expanding my knowledge in these areas, as well as in the research field itself. A bit about me is that I love playing volleyball, spending time with my friends, and listening to music. I also enjoy reading whenever I get the chance, my favorite books to read are classics, fantasy, and fiction. I look forward to working in Dr. Smalarz’s lab and learning skills that will help me in both my academic and professional career, as I plan to continue my education going into a masters program. 

Hello, my name is Anthony DiSalvio and I’m an undergraduate student here at ASU. I’m majoring in Forensic Psychology, and I love anything that has to do with forensics! I’m aiming to get my Master’s degree in Psychology and eventually join the FBI. I’m super excited to be working in Dr. Smalarz’s Lab, and I hope the skills I receive from it help me with my future plans down the line. A little bit about me is that I’m the oldest of three brothers, I have two cats, and I’m originally from Philadelphia, PA, so I love watching my baseball and hockey team disappoint me every season!