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Professor Peter Billings is a Professor at the School of Law, The University of Queensland, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His expertise spans Administrative Law, Immigration and Refugee Law, Social Welfare Law, and Human Rights Law. He has received numerous awards, including the Australian Award for University Teaching (2016) and the Vice Chancellor's Equity and Diversity Award (2011). His research focuses on crimmigration, refugee protection, and the corrosive effects of immigration detention laws. Professor Billings has published extensively on topics such as refugee law, preventive justice, and the intersection of criminal and immigration law. Education: Bachelor of Law and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Southampton. Research Interests Immigration and Refugee Law Crimmigration (intersection of criminal and immigration law) Administrative Justice and Law Social Welfare Law Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues Media Expertise Regular contributor to The Guardian and ABC Radio National, providing expert commentary on immigration detention, refugee policies, and human rights. Grants and Funding Building research capacity for quantitative analysis of Indigenous poverty (2011–2013) Critical evaluation of administrative rules (2011–2013) Aboriginal protection laws study (2008–2009) Supervision Currently supervising PhD projects on refugee employment integration, immigration detention governance, and international law on migrant smuggling. Key Contributions Authored Regulating Refugee Protection through Social Welfare (2023) and contributed to pivotal discussions on immigration detention's societal impacts. His work informs policy reforms and legal frameworks in Australia.

• Administrative Law
• Immigration and Refugee Law
• Social Welfare Law
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Professor Philip Birch is a distinguished academic in Criminology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Faculty of Design & Society, School of International Studies & Education. With over 15 years of academic experience across British, American, and Australian university systems, he has established himself as a leading expert in policing, community safety, and criminal justice. His extensive practical background in criminology, including roles as a Specialist Crime Team Manager, Community Safety Research Manager, and Through Care Worker in UK correctional facilities, informs his applied research approach. Professor Birch's educational background includes a BSocSci. (Hons) in Social Policy (Crime & Justice) from the University of Manchester, multiple postgraduate qualifications from the Open University (including an MSc. in Social & Criminological Research Methods), a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice from the University of Huddersfield, and a PhD in Criminology from the University of New South Wales. He also holds a Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy. His research centers on six key areas: Police & Policing; Community Safety & Crime Prevention; Prisons, Probation & Parole Policy & Practice; Assessment, Treatment & Management of Offenders; Gender & sexuality inclusive Domestic and Family Violence; and Sex Work, Sex Workers and Procurement. His work emphasizes the practical application of criminological research to real-world justice issues, with strong industry engagement across law enforcement and correctional services. Recent publications reveal a clear trend toward police mental health, aging in policing, hate crime identification, trauma-informed policing approaches, and digital community safety initiatives. His research employs diverse methodologies including qualitative case studies, Delphi methods, rapid evidence assessments, and comparative analyses across multiple jurisdictions. Teaching award (2019) from Australian College of Educators for outstanding contribution to education Literati Award (2019) for published work Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Professor Birch has supervised numerous Honours, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research and PhD students in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Policing, with several completions to date. He has secured over $1.3 million in research funding, including an ARC Linkage grant, and has acted as an external assessor for domestic and international funding bodies. His research projects address critical issues in criminology and policing, often with direct policy implications. He established the Crime & Security Science (CaSS) Research Group at UTS in 2022, a cross-faculty initiative connecting academia with industry to advance evidence-based criminology, criminal justice, policing, and community safety research. This group serves as a hub for collaborative projects addressing contemporary security challenges through translational research.

• Police & Policing
• Community Safety & Crime Prevention
• Prisons, Probation & Parole Policy & Practice
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Adrian Linacre is a Professor and Chair in Forensic DNA Technology at Flinders University, within the College of Science and Engineering, Department of Biological Sciences. He is a leading figure in forensic science, with a focus on DNA analysis, wildlife forensics, and crime scene investigation. BSc in Biological Sciences (Hons), University of Edinburgh, 1984 DPhil in Molecular Genetics, University of Sussex, 1988 His research centers on getting more from less at crime scenes , particularly through developing highly sensitive DNA typing methods and studying the transfer and persistence of biological materials. He also pioneers the use of non-human DNA in forensic investigations, notably in wildlife forensic science , aiding in species identification and combating illegal wildlife trade. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in trace DNA analysis , body fluid identification , and DNA transfer dynamics , with applications in drug cases, sexual assault investigations, and environmental DNA degradation. His work increasingly integrates molecular techniques with real-world forensic challenges. Notable scientific awards include: Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), 2020 Inspirational Scientist of the Year, Royal Society of Edinburgh, 2005 Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts and Commerce (FRSA) Finalist, South Australian Science Excellence and Innovation Awards (2023, 2024) He has successfully supervised several students, including Piyamas Kanokwongnuwut and Alicia Haines, many of whom have won international recognition. He has secured significant research funding and contributed to national and international forensic policy, including a key review for the UK Home Office on low-template DNA. His professional leadership includes presidencies of the ANZFSS and ISFG, and vice presidency of the IAFS. Linacre is actively involved in editorial roles, serving as Associate Editor for Forensic Science International: Genetics and on the boards of Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology and the Australian Journal of Forensic Science . He is a sought-after expert witness and media commentator in forensic science.

• Forensic Science
• Forensic DNA Analysis
• Wildlife Forensic Science
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Professor Ryan Ko is a leading academic in Cyber Security at the University of Queensland (UQ), serving as Chair and Director of the UQ Cyber Research Centre, Director of Research at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and a member of UQ's Academic Board. He holds a BEng (Computer Engineering) and PhD from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research focuses on data provenance, industrial control systems (ICS) security, privacy-preserving technologies, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Ko has pioneered initiatives such as the UQ Cyber Centre, interdisciplinary cybersecurity education programs (MCyber, PGDipCyber), and the Oceania Cybersecurity Challenge. He has attracted over AUD 20 million in competitive grants as lead investigator, including the NZ$12.2M STRATUS project. Ko’s work spans industry and policy, including advisory roles with INTERPOL, governments, and NGOs. He has authored over 100 publications, contributed to ISO standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 21878), and co-founded cybersecurity startups. Awards include Fellowships from the Australian Computer Society and Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the CSA Ron Knode Service Award. Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) (Hons.), Nanyang Technological University (2005) PhD in Computer Science, Nanyang Technological University (2011) Awards: Fellow, Australian Computer Society (2016) Fellow, Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2020) Young Professional Award, Singapore Government (2018) Grants & Leadership: AUD 20M+ lead investigator grants; NZ$12.2M STRATUS project (2014–2018) Established UQ Cyber Centre (2019) and NZ’s first cybersecurity graduate program (2012) His research emphasizes returning data control to users, with applications in agriculture, energy, and critical infrastructure. Ko’s contributions include patents, open-source tools (e.g., Kali Linux), and frameworks like TrustCloud for cloud accountability.

• Cyber Security
• Data Provenance
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
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Professor Paul A. Raschky is affiliated with the Department of Economics at Monash University , where he also directs the SoDa Labs and co-founded the KASPR Datahaus PTY LTD and IP Observatory . His academic focus spans Political Economy , Environmental Economics , Insurance Economics , and Development Economics , with a specialization in natural hazards and data science applications. Education: PhD (University of Innsbruck, 2008), with a postdoctoral research visit at the Wharton School . Research: Explores intersections of disaster risk , governance , and economic development , leveraging machine learning and big data . Recent Publications: Focus on generative AI productivity , ethnic favoritism , disaster insurance , and conflict economics . Awards: Recipient of the ABDC Award for Innovation and Excellence in Research (2022) and Dean’s Excellence in Research Award (2016) . Projects: Leads initiatives on internet suppression in Myanmar , news media availability , and AI-driven policy insights in South-East Asia and the Pacific. Future Work: Will be on sabbatical in 2025 , likely expanding on AI applications and disaster resilience .

• Political Economy
• Environmental Economics
• Insurance Economics
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Dr. Matthew Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Swinburne University of Technology’s School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. With a career spanning institutions in the UK and Australia, Matthew’s research bridges interdisciplinary domains including policing, sociology, law, and organizational studies. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, emphasizing evidence-informed pedagogy and curriculum innovation. Affiliation: Swinburne University of Technology (2022–Present) Previous Roles: The Open University (2017–2022), Northumbria University (2014–2017), Cardiff Metropolitan University (2013–2014). Research Themes: Matthew’s work focuses on three core areas: Policing: Police visibility, digital strategies, occupational culture, diversity, and leadership. LGBTQI+ Criminology: Workplace discrimination, hate crimes, community-police relations, and victimology. Digital Criminology: Technology’s role in policing, crime prevention, and digital victim support systems. Publications: His 15 most recent articles highlight evolving trends in digital policing, police visibility, academic standards in policing education, and LGBTQI+ workplace experiences. These works span qualitative studies, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary collaborations, reflecting his commitment to visual criminology and semiotics. Scientific Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013) Professional Activities: Matthew served as Chair (2019–2022) and Board Member (2013–2019) of the British Society of Criminology’s Policing Network. He led curriculum development for police apprenticeships (2017–2019) and contributed to the first UK Subject Benchmark Statement for Policing (2022). He supervises PhD students on topics like community policing, child maltreatment resilience, and crime drama narratives. Education: He holds an LLB in Law, an MSc in Social Science Research Methods, a PhD in Socio-Legal Studies, a PGCert in Higher Education pedagogy, and an MBA in Leadership Practice.

• Policing
• Police Culture
• Diversity in Policing
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Milind Tiwari is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Financial Crime at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University. He holds a PhD in Money Laundering from Bond University, a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Manchester, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Christ University. As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), he brings extensive industry experience from working with Big 4 firms including KPMG, EY, and Deloitte in both India and Australia. Dr. Tiwari's research spans multiple dimensions of financial crime with particular expertise in money laundering detection mechanisms, trade-based money laundering (TBML), food crime as a money laundering typology, and emerging threats in digital spaces including cryptocurrency and the metaverse. His work integrates advanced data analytics, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence to develop innovative approaches to financial crime detection and prevention. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory focusing on increasingly complex intersections of technology and crime, with substantial contributions in 2024-2025 covering metacrime, cryptocurrency exchanges, food crime, and metaverse policing. These works appear in high-impact journals across criminology, finance, and technology disciplines. Dr. Tiwari has received significant recognition for his work, including the Emerald Literati Award and the Vice-chancellor's award for outstanding thesis. He is an active member of professional organizations including the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Association of Certified Anti-money laundering specialists (ACAMS), and Australia and New Zealand Accounting and Finance Association (AFAANZ). As an educator, Dr. Tiwari teaches specialized courses including JST 545 – Money Laundering and JST 549 – White Collar Psychopaths, bringing his practical industry experience and cutting-edge research directly into the classroom. His current research projects focus on TBML (Trade-Based Money Laundering) and CTAS, addressing critical vulnerabilities in the global financial system.

• Money Laundering
• Financial Crime
• Cryptocurrency
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Colin King is a Professor at Sydney Law School, University of Sydney. He holds a LLB and PhD from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and a PGCert in Higher Education from the University of Sussex. His research focuses on financial crime, including money laundering, proceeds of crime, deferred prosecution agreements, criminal evidence, and miscarriages of justice. He has authored numerous books and articles on these topics, such as Civil Recovery of Criminal Property (OUP, 2023) and Negotiated Justice: The Legitimacy of Civil Recovery and Deferred Prosecution Agreements (Palgrave, 2018). King also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Current Issues in Criminal Justice . His teaching includes courses on Advanced Evidence, Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime, and Foundations of Law. Recent research highlights include examining cryptocurrency-related financial crimes, EU asset recovery developments, and challenges in implementing anti-money laundering regulations. King’s work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing transnational crime, regulatory compliance, and the ethical dimensions of legal frameworks. His contributions span criminal law reform, evidence-based policy analysis, and the intersection of technology with financial crime prevention.

• Money Laundering
• Proceeds of Crime
• Deferred Prosecution Agreements
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Dr. Bethany White is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Central Clinical School, University of Sydney. Her expertise lies in public health research, particularly in drug and alcohol use, hepatitis C epidemiology, and health services evaluation. She has led numerous clinical and community-based studies focusing on marginalized populations, including people who inject drugs and imprisoned women. Her work integrates harm reduction policies, healthcare access improvements, and substance use disorder treatments in custodial and community settings. Research Focus: Dr. White's research emphasizes epidemiological methods to address health inequalities, with a focus on opioid use disorders, hepatitis C prevention, and women's substance use. She has pioneered studies on depot buprenorphine treatment efficacy in prisons and developed models of care for substance-using mothers. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility in high-risk groups. Key Themes: Health inequalities, harm reduction, custodial healthcare Recent Projects: Costing models for depot buprenorphine, contraception integration in opioid treatment centers Grants & Collaborations: Principal investigator on a 2025 NHMRC-funded grant exploring clinical evidence translation for substance use disorder outcomes. Collaborates with institutions like Edith Collins Centre and NSW Health. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Edith Collins Centre, focusing on addiction medicine and health service innovation.

• Public Health
• Hepatitis C Virus Epidemiology
• Illicit Drug Use
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Georgina Meakin is an Associate Professor in Forensic Science at the University of Technology Sydney's Centre for Forensic Science within the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. She joined UTS in October 2019 after six years at University College London's Centre for Forensic Sciences. With expertise in forensic DNA analysis, particularly in DNA transfer, persistence, prevalence, and recovery (TPPR), Dr. Meakin is recognized for her contributions to forensic science research and casework. Her academic credentials include: MSc in Forensic and Analytical Science, University of Huddersfield (2007-2008) PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Biochemistry, University of East Anglia (2003-2007) BSc in Molecular Biology and Genetics, University of East Anglia (1999-2003) Dr. Meakin's research focuses on the transfer, persistence, prevalence, and recovery (TPPR) of DNA and other trace evidence in forensic contexts. She is particularly interested in indirect DNA transfer and its implications for forensic interpretation. Her work spans crime scene evidence collection, DNA recovery methods, packaging considerations, and the evaluation of trace DNA in casework. Dr. Meakin has co-authored major review articles on DNA transfer in forensic science and contributes to the development of best practices in forensic DNA analysis. Dr. Meakin's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on practical forensic challenges related to DNA evidence. Her work examines DNA recovery methods across various substrates, environmental effects on DNA persistence, and packaging considerations to minimize DNA transfer. She has developed innovative approaches to DNA collection, including an applicator prototype for tapelifts. Her research increasingly addresses operational forensic science questions with direct implications for crime scene investigation protocols and evidentiary interpretation. Dr. Meakin actively supervises students in Biological Criminalistics and Crime Scene Investigation courses at UTS. She has secured research funding including a grant for "Development and validation of an applicator for use with adhesive tape for DNA recovery" from the Defence Science and Technology Group (2022-2024). She provides forensic DNA consulting services for legal cases through various solicitors. As part of the Centre for Forensic Science at UTS, Dr. Meakin collaborates with forensic practitioners and researchers globally. She has participated in high-profile cases, notably serving as a forensic scientist on the team that re-examined evidence for the BBC2 documentary 'The Chillenden Murders'. Her editorial roles with Science and Justice and previous work with Annals of Human Genetics demonstrate her commitment to advancing forensic science scholarship.

• Forensic biology
• DNA transfer and persistence
• Trace evidence analysis
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Dr Gonzalo Castex Hernandez is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester. His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Labour Economics, and the Economics of Education, with particular emphasis on topics such as pension systems, juvenile crime determinants, and the impact of policy measures like minimum wage laws and non-pharmaceutical interventions during pandemics. He has contributed to edited volumes, including Changing Inflation Dynamics, Evolving Monetary Policy , and authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control and Economic Modelling . His recent work explores nonlinear means-tested pension systems, the evolving relationship between capital and skill complementarity, and cross-country analyses of policy responses to crises like the 2020 pandemic. He maintains an active research agenda bridging theoretical models with empirical evidence, particularly in areas affecting public policy design and labor market dynamics. Dr Castex Hernandez’s academic contributions span multiple subfields, including public finance, development economics, and quantitative social science. He collaborates internationally with institutions such as the Central Bank of Chile and the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. His ORCID profile ( 0000-0001-7943-8627 ) and personal website ( https://sites.google.com/site/gonzalocastex/ ) provide access to his full body of research.

• Macroeconomics
• Labour Economics
• Applied Economics
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Dr. Catherine Creamer is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law and Society at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. With a PhD from Glasgow Caledonian University and extensive postgraduate experience, she specializes in forensic psychology, focusing on intimate partner stalking, neurobiology of attachment, and risk assessment. She holds Chartered Psychologist status and is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and the Higher Education Academy. Education: PhD, Glasgow Caledonian University MSc (Forensic and Legal Psychology), University of Leicester, UK BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Bristol, UK Research Interests: Her work explores the neurobiological underpinnings of attachment disruption in intimate partner violence, human rights in forensic contexts, and clinical interventions for forensic populations. She has conducted groundbreaking studies on the pathophysiology of attachment style and its link to stalking behaviors. Grants & Projects: Key projects include Council of Europe initiatives on counter-terrorism, mental health protocols in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and radicalization prevention in the Western Balkans. She has secured over €180,000 in funding for projects spanning Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. Awards: British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist (1999) British Psychological Society Associate Fellow (2012) Higher Education Authority (HEA) Associate Fellow (2022) Advisory Roles: Consultant for the European Union, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, and UK Home Office. She advises on human rights, risk assessment, and mental health policies globally. Teaching: Coordinates the Master of Counselling program and teaches psychotherapeutic approaches and mental health counseling.

• Forensic Psychology
• Intimate Partner Stalking
• Neurobiology of Attachment
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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.

• Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
• Effects of public opinion and media coverage on responses to mass atrocity crimes
• Relationships between fear, identification and empathy
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Elinor Tsen is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on organizational cyber resilience, cybersecurity practices, and governance frameworks within institutions. She holds a Doctoral (Research) of Business (Governance) from the School of Business, UQ (2023). Her work explores how organizations adopt mature cybersecurity measures and mitigate risks through resilience strategies. Notable contributions include a 15-year dataset on data breaches and ransomware attacks (2020) and a seminal study on organizational cyber resilience precursors (2022). Elinor is available for supervision, currently advising a PhD candidate applying situational crime prevention to cybersecurity. She actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and contributes to interdisciplinary cybersecurity research.

• Cyber Security
• Organizational Resilience
• Information Security
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Matthew Raj is Assistant Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Law and founder of Bond Criminal Law Clinic. Specializing in criminal law and procedure, his research examines wage theft legislation, coercive control, and gambling advertising regulation. Research explores: Criminalization frameworks for employment violations Sports/esports gambling advertising impacts Knife crime prevention strategies Stalking legislation reforms Publications analyze regulatory challenges in emerging areas like esports gambling and wage theft prosecution. Recent submissions to parliamentary committees inform coercive control legislation. As qualified mediator and Rural Fire Service volunteer, Raj bridges academic theory with community engagement. Developed innovative criminal law clinic providing practical student experience.

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Wage Theft Legislation
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