Sian Lewis

Dr. Sian Lewis is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Plymouth's School of Society and Culture. Her research focuses on sexual harassment in public spaces, particularly public transport, emphasizing sensory criminological perspectives and gender-based violence. She has contributed to policy advisory roles including the British Transport Police Sexual Offences Panel and UK parliamentary evidence submissions. Her work intersects mobilities studies, feminist theory, and intersectional analysis.

Teaching specializations include urban space and social exclusion, gender-based violence, and criminological theory. She leads the MSc Criminology programme and actively advises PhD students focusing on sexual harassment, sensory criminology, and fear of violence in public spaces.

Research highlights include studies on pandemic impacts on gender-based violence mobility, creative methodologies like renga poetry, and LGBTQ+ inclusion in male-dominated industries. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology with sociology, cultural studies, and policy analysis.

Professional engagements include collaborations with Indian criminological think tanks and media advocacy. Current research explores sensory dimensions of gendered violence and temporal/spatial dynamics of public safety.