About
Dr. Eric Cano Cobano serves as an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology within the School of Law, where his research uniquely intersects criminology and visual media analysis.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Criminology and Public Prevention Policies, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona)
- Master's in Global Criminology, Utrecht University (cum laude)
- PhD in Criminology, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2024, cum laude) focusing on cinematic prison representations
His scholarly work critically examines how film and visual media shape societal understandings of crime, punishment, and marginality. By analyzing cinematic narratives of prisons, exploited labor, and conflict, he reveals connections between visual culture and real-world perceptions of justice systems. This research positions him at the forefront of visual criminology—a field he actively defines through theoretical contributions.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of prison cinema's historical evolution, visual criminology frameworks, and media portrayals of war. His work spans interdisciplinary journals including Crime, Law and Social Change and InDret, highlighting methodological innovation through cinematic analysis.
Scientific Awards: No scientific awards are documented in available sources.
While Dr. Cano Cobano's film industry background includes producing award-winning short films, academic advising relationships and research grants remain unreported in current materials. His affiliation resides solely within the Willem Pompe Institute without mention of specialized labs or research collectives.
