Alice Hills

Professor Alice Hills is a Visiting Professor at the School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds. Her expertise spans police development in sub-Saharan Africa, Somali security governance, and urban operations in conflict zones. She previously held the Chair of Conflict Studies at Durham University (2013-2017) and was Professor of Conflict and Security at Leeds (2005-2013). She specializes in counter-insurgency, post-conflict operations, and police-military relations, with a doctorate in War Studies from the University of London.

• Education: PhD in War Studies (University of London)

Her research focuses on police development in Somalia, Somaliland, and Kenya, funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 programme. Key themes include community policing, technology in security governance, and sustainable security models in fragile states. Her work emphasizes localized approaches to policing in urban conflict zones.

Publications highlight innovative methods like 'off-road policing' and the role of communications technology in enhancing police authority. Her research bridges theoretical conflict studies with practical security governance challenges in Africa.

• Awards: None explicitly stated.

Grants: Funded by Horizon 2020 for 'Fight against crime and terrorism' initiatives. Advising: No listed advisees.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, but collaborates with international security agencies and NGOs on field research.