Maria João P. M. de Matos

Maria João P. M. de Matos is a researcher and academic in the field of psychology, specializing in the detection and analysis of deception, such as lying, through behavioral and physiological cues. She works on developing methods to better understand when someone is being truthful or deceptive, often for applications like security, law enforcement, or clinical settings. Her work involves studying how individuals reveal or hide their true intentions and how to interpret those signals accurately. She is known for contributing valuable insights into the science of lie detection and human behavior.