In a milestone achievement for Latin America, criminal profiler and criminologist Marcela del Sol-Hallett has been awarded the 2025 Academic Leadership Award by the International Institute of Justice and Police Sciences (IIJPS), headquartered in Bengaluru, India. She is the only Latin American and the sole Latina woman recognized in this global competition among more than 600 international nominees.
The IIJPS bestowed the award in its International Academic Leadership category, honoring Marcela del Sol‑Hallett’s outstanding contributions to criminal profiling, forensic psychology, and the enhancement of investigative tools against organized crime and drug trafficking. The institute highlighted her unwavering advocacy for integrating profiling methodologies into police investigations—an effort that distinguishes her as both a pioneering and uniquely Latin American expert in the field.
Marcela del Sol‑Hallett expressed that the award provides strong impetus to further equip Chile with advanced criminal profiling and forensic psychology capabilities. She emphasized the “need for synergies and collaborative tools to vigorously combat organized crime, narcotrafficking, and to bolster public security for sustainable economic growth.”
International academic and public security communities are heralding this international recognition as a major leap forward—placing a Latin American woman at the forefront of global criminal science.
Her interdisciplinary work bridges criminology, psychology, and social justice—deeply rooted in academic rigor and community empowerment.
Founded by renowned criminologist Prof. K. Jaishankar—who ranks among the top 25 most influential figures in global criminology—the IIJPS is a nonprofit research and academic institution dedicated to justice and police science. This award, particularly in the highly competitive International Academic Leadership category, underscores excellence in law, criminology, and social science across borders.
By recognizing Marcela del Sol‑Hallett, the IIJPS not only highlights her individual talent but also places a spotlight on the expanding role of Latin American scholarship and female leadership in international forensic and criminal justice discourse.
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