Daniel Lodge is an applied psychology academic currently based in the United Kingdom diagnosed with both Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Daniel Lodge has completed a first-class Bachelor of Science with Honours (2023) and a Master of Science with Distinction (2024) in Forensic Psychology at the University of Derby. Daniel also completed the Cambridge Access to Mental Health and Psychology programme (2023) at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Psychiatry. Daniel is also a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student in Applied Psychology at the University of Salford in Manchester, starting 2025.

Currently, Daniel serves as an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Derby, where he continues his psychology research. Daniel’s research interests include the social construction of deviance, morality talk in criminal justice proceedings, sex-related offences, stalking behaviours, the experiences of individuals with either autism spectrum disorder, Klinefelter’s syndrome or Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria within the criminal justice system. Daniel holds graduate membership in the British Psychological Society.

Alongside research, Daniel works with individuals in forensic and community settings. Daniel also works with the Alice Ruggles Trust in school settings to educate young people about both the victim and perpetrator experiences of stalking behaviours. Daniel also has speciality continued practice with young autistic individuals and adult autistic individuals in both community and forensic settings.