Biography

Montserrat López Melero holds a PhD in Law and is a criminologist specializing in the analysis of violent behaviors, forensic danger profiles, and the psychology of terrorism. Her academic and professional career focuses on the study of jihadist terrorism, insurgent groups, and the interrelation between religion, law, and violent radicalization, with particular attention to Islam and the Islamic State. She is a research member of the University Research Institute for Police Sciences (IUICP) at the University of Alcalá and collaborates with the Secretary of State for Security of the Ministry of the Interior, as well as with the International Observatory for Global Security (A-GLOSS/OISCOT). She has published books and articles in national and international scientific journals, in addition to participating in specialized conferences and presentations. Her profile combines rigorous research with academic outreach, providing a deep and multidisciplinary approach to criminology, terrorism, and global security.