Eyal Mayroz

Eyal Mayroz is a Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies within the Discipline of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His academic work bridges genocide studies, counter-terrorism expertise (as a retired Captain from Israel's Defense Forces), Middle East affairs, and computer programming. He is frequently sought by media outlets for commentary on responses to mass atrocity crimes and the Israel-Palestine conflict, with hundreds of media appearances documented through 2025.

Mayroz's research centers on genocide and mass atrocity prevention, examining how public opinion and media coverage influence responses to these crimes. His work explores the psychological dynamics of fear, identification, and empathy in conflict situations, with regional expertise focused on Israel-Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. His publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory analyzing the interplay between policymakers, media narratives, and public sentiment in shaping international responses to genocide and mass atrocities.

His scholarly impact is evidenced by his book Reluctant Interveners: America's Failed Responses to Genocide from Bosnia to Darfur (Rutgers University Press, 2020), which was selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2020. His research demonstrates how institutional and psychological barriers prevent effective international intervention in genocide situations.

• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Excellence Award (2019)
• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Excellence Award (2023)
• Six consecutive Dean's Commendations for Excellence in Teaching (2018-2021)
• Choice magazine Outstanding Academic Title for 2020

As an academic advisor, Mayroz supervises research on international responses to conflict and atrocity, including current work examining Indonesian public opinion on the Ukraine and Gaza crises. His professional activities extend to membership in the Genocide Prevention Advisory Network, an international expert group advising governments on genocide prevention. His extensive media commentary demonstrates his commitment to translating academic insights into public discourse on pressing global conflicts and humanitarian crises.