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My name is Loïc. I am PhD candidate at MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi, UAE, specializing in insider threat and risk investigation. My expertise spans both technical and human intelligence, with a focus on threat assessment, behavioral analysis, counterintelligence, and red team analysis, supported by AI-driven investigative methods. My research examines the bidirectional role of Artificial Intelligence in insider threat dynamics, focusing on its application in detection and investigative processes, as well as its misuse to facilitate, enhance, or conceal malicious insider behavior.
Over the past decade, I have built a dual profile combining investigative analysis with technical expertise. My background in psychology, cognitive science, and behavioral analysis informed six years of work as a Child Protection Investigator and two years as a Social Data Intelligence Analyst, during which I conducted qualitative investigations using OSINT, SOCMINT, and HUMINT methodologies. To address increasingly complex data environments, I completed a Master’s degree in Data Analysis and Engineering, strengthening my quantitative capabilities and technical skills in programming (Python, SQL, Bash), data science, and computer systems. At the same time, I found myself questioning how AI might reshape current investigation and analysis practices in a context where behaviors and information may be disrupted, concealed, or synthetically generated. This led me to pursue a PhD in Computer Science.
To conclude, although technology plays a central role in today’s landscape, I remain particularly passionate about traditional HUMINT practices, including interviewing techniques and profiling.
If you’d like to discuss specific topics or projects, connect with me on LinkedIn!