Shane Johnson

Professor Shane Johnson is the Director of the Dawes Centre for Future Crime at University College London (UCL) and co-director of the EPSRC Center for Doctoral Training in Cybersecurity. His research focuses on technological impacts on crime patterns, secure-by-design principles, and crime reduction strategies, funded by AHRC, ESRC, EPSRC, and the Home Office.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (2001), University of Liverpool
• Master of Arts (1994), University of Liverpool
• Bachelor of Science (1992), University of Liverpool

Research Interests
His work spans criminology, cybersecurity, and applied psychology, with a focus on future crime prevention, spatial decision-making, and technology-facilitated abuse. Articles highlight his expertise in AI, nanomaterials, and metaverse-related crime.

Scientific Awards

• Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Professional Roles
He serves on the Home Office Science Advisory Council and holds editorial positions at Criminology, Journal of Quantitative Criminology, and European Journal of Applied Mathematics. Teaching modules include Horizon and the Changing Nature of Crime and Crime Mapping.