Dr. József Haller is an internationally recognized expert in behavioral neurobiology and criminal psychology. He began his academic journey at Eötvös Loránd University, earning his university doctorate in 1991 and a PhD in 1995. In 2004, he became a Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and in 2018, he habilitated at the National University of Public Service.

He spent much of his career at the Institute of Experimental Medicine as scientific advisor, head of the Department of Behavioral Neurobiology, and leader of the Behavioral Testing Unit. Since 2017, he has served as full professor at the Faculty of Law Enforcement Sciences at the National University of Public Service, where he also led the department and the Doctoral School of Law Enforcement. He has lectured at multiple Hungarian universities and played an active role in PhD training, particularly at Semmelweis University and the National University of Public Service.

Dr. Haller has authored 167 international journal articles, 4 books, 4 edited volumes, and 20 book chapters, with over 7,800 independent citations and a Hirsch index of 52. His work has earned numerous honors, including the Bolyai János Recognition Certificates, the Pro Negotio Universitatis Award, the Publication Excellence Award, and the András Szabó Medal. Since 2023, he has been a member of Academia Europaea and currently serves as research professor and head of the Doctoral School of Law Enforcement at the István Nemeskürty Teacher Training Faculty.