George Kassimeris

Professor George Kassimeris is a leading expert in Security Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, focusing on terrorism, political violence, and counterterrorism. He has held this role since May 2004, and his work bridges academic research with public engagement through media commentary and publications.

• PhD, University of St Andrews

Research Interests: His scholarship examines terrorism dynamics, including disengagement processes, women in terrorism, and radicalization in correctional settings. He has contributed to understanding political instability in Cyprus, self-determination movements, and historical intelligence operations.

Publication Trends: Over the past decade, Kassimeris has published extensively on Greek and European terrorism, counterterrorism policies, and intersections of race, religion, and political conflict. His work often combines empirical interviews with theoretical analysis.

Scientific Awards: He has received grants from prestigious bodies including the

• Leverhulme Trust
• British Academy
• Nuffield Foundation
• Smith Richardson Foundation
• European Union

to support his terrorism research.

Professional Activities: Kassimeris serves on editorial boards for Studies in Conflict & Terrorism and Critical Studies on Terrorism, and is a member of the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Advisory Group. He supervises research students on topics including political surveillance and debarbarization of warfare.