Dr Kennath Widanaralalage joined King’s in September 2023. His areas of expertise include sexual offending and victimisation, domestic and intimate partner violence, victim blaming, and rape myth acceptance. He also focuses on the psychology of men and masculinities, as well as criminal justice processes such as reporting, investigation, prosecution, and aftercare. Additionally, he explores mental health systems and services.

Dr Widanaralalage previously taught at the University of Westminster, the University of West London, and Canterbury Christchurch University. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of West London, an MSc in Forensic Psychology from the University of Kent, and a BSc in Psychology with Criminology from the University of West London. His contributions have been recognised with the Emerald Awards Literati 2024 for Outstanding Reviewer.

Research interests

• Sexual Offending and Victimisation
• Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
• Rape Myth Acceptance
• Psychology of Men and Masculinities
• Criminal Justice Processes: reporting, investigation, prosecution, and aftercare
• Mental Health Systems and Services

Teaching 

• Psychology and Society (Psychology BSc)
• Psychological Skills (Psychology BSc)