Anna Sergi

Professor Anna Sergi is an expert in organized crime at the University of Essex, focusing on Italian mafias' transnational operations. Her research examines 'ndrangheta networks, port security vulnerabilities, and comparative policing frameworks.

Holds a PhD from Essex and law degrees from University of Bologna and King's College London. Current projects investigate corruption linkages between mafias and deviant masonry, supported by British Academy funding.

Publications analyze mafia adaptation across borders with recent emphasis on digital tracing and intergenerational changes. Supervised 5 doctoral students in criminology and sociology. Recipient of multiple awards for research impact on counter-mafia policies.

Directs international collaborations through visiting positions in Australia, Canada, and Italy. Research findings inform law enforcement strategies across Europe and North America.