Daniel Murrie, PhD
Daniel Murrie, PhD, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, has received the 2025 American Academy of Forensic Psychology Distinguished Contribution to Forensic Psychology Award. This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Murrie’s impact on forensic psychology and celebrates his exemplary record of service, scholarship, and leadership.
Throughout his career, Dr. Murrie has secured and led significant, nationally recognized grants—including multi-million dollar initiatives funded by federal agencies such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Science Foundation. He has directed state-wide training programs with lasting influence on forensic evaluation practices and service systems. His research portfolio stands out for its groundbreaking work on unreliability, bias, and adversarial allegiance in forensic evaluation, critically reshaping the ways courts and mental health professionals conceptualize objectivity and reliability. In particular, Dr. Murrie’s programmatic studies on adversarial allegiance have transformed clinical forensic practice, establishing enduring standards for transparency and rigor in expert testimony and assessment.
Dr. Murrie’s extraordinary national leadership is evident in his service to the American Psychological Association’s Division 41, including service as president. His vision and dedication to advancing the integration of psychology and law have inspired and improved the profession nationally.
As professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences and director of the Institute of Law, Psychiatry & Public Policy at the University of Virginia, Dr. Murrie has driven innovation in forensic clinical training and policy development. His leadership at the UVA Forensic Clinic sets the benchmark for forensic mental health services, and his direct supervision and mentorship have prepared countless forensic psychologists, including current American Academy of Forensic Psychology fellows.
Through active clinical forensic practice, research, and public service, Dr. Murrie exemplifies the highest standards of scientific integrity and professional ethics. He has further contributed to the profession through long-standing service on editorial boards and as a peer reviewer for leading journals in psychology and law, ensuring the scholarly rigor and quality of research within the field. His dedication to editorial and review work reflects an enduring commitment to the advancement of forensic psychology’s scientific foundations. Dr. Murrie’s mentorship, scholarship, and service continue to set the standard and shape the future of forensic psychology.
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