Julia Shaw

Julia Shaw, PhD, is a criminal psychologist and internationally bestselling author whose work spans psychology, sexuality, and human behavior. A research associate at University College London, she is the founder of the Bisexual Research Group and holds a master's degree in Queer History. Shaw is known for translating complex research into accessible, engaging narratives, with bestselling books including Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality;The Memory Illusion; and Making Evil. She also co-hosts the BBC podcast Bad People, where she applies scientific research to real-world questions about ethics, crime, and society. Drawing on both original research and personal experience, Shaw brings a rigorous yet approachable perspective to the study of bisexuality, identity, and the science of human attraction.