Robin Crockett

Dr Robin Crockett is the University Academic Integrity Lead at the University of Northampton, based in the Academic Registry. He is a mathematician-ethicist actively engaged in research and professional development in academic integrity, document forensics, and the detection of contract cheating and AI-generated text. He is a member of the European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI), co-founder of the Midlands Integrity Group (UK), and has advised UK policymakers on legislation to ban essay mills. He holds Chartered Scientist and Chartered Mathematician status.

• MPhil, The Management of Electricity Supplies via Storage as Hydrogen, Cranfield University
• Master, Energy Conservation and the Environment, Cranfield University
• PhD, Electrostatic Damage to Semiconductor Devices, University of Southampton
• Master, Natural & Electrical Sciences, University of Cambridge
• Bachelor, Natural & Electrical Sciences, University of Cambridge

Dr Crockett's research centers on document forensics and academic integrity, with core interests in Fourier theory, time-series analysis, and stylometry for identifying contract cheating. His work increasingly addresses the challenges posed by generative artificial intelligence in education. He applies mathematical and statistical methods to analyze linguistic cues, writing styles, and embedded information in student submissions.

His recent publications highlight a strong trend toward understanding and mitigating academic misconduct in the AI era. Topics include AI-text detection uncertainties, forensic stylometry, and policy development for generative AI misuse. Earlier work includes environmental research on radon remediation and signal processing applications in telecommunications.

• Chartered Scientist
• Chartered Mathematician

Dr Crockett has supervised PhD students, including Believe Nwamae in Computing. He has secured internal research funding, such as the Small Grants Scheme for Early Career Researchers at the University of Northampton for a project on AI-synthesized text detection. He has been an Academic Visitor at Loughborough University and served on the Turnitin Advisory Board, indicating active collaboration and external engagement. He frequently presents at academic events and contributes to policy discussions.

He is affiliated with research networks including the European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI) and the European Geosciences Union (as a former Scientific Officer). His work is supported by institutional and collaborative projects focused on advancing machine discernment of academic misconduct.