Dr Zoe Hoare is a Senior Lecturer at North Wales Medical School and School of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on randomized controlled trials, healthcare economics, and dementia care. She has contributed to 102 publications and 29 projects, including ongoing initiatives such as the GNMLD-TALK program (2023–2028) and the NEuRoMS study (2019–2027). Expertise: Dementia care, healthcare cost-effectiveness, and quality of life assessment Key areas: Care home interventions, e-health solutions, and palliative care Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in improving health equity and reducing poverty through evidence-based interventions.
Dr Hannah Graham is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Stirling, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology department. She holds roles including Associate Director of the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR), Deputy Director of the Stirling Social Science Impact Acceleration Account, and member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Social Sciences Review Panel. Her PhD (2014) and prior work in Australia inform her research on penal policy, electronic monitoring, and criminal justice reform. Research focuses include punishment systems, rehabilitation, desistance, and technology's role in justice. She leads comparative studies across Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland, funded by the Leverhulme Trust. Graham contributes to policy via advisory roles, including the Scottish Sentencing Council (2019-2024) and the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission (2025). She has testified before Scottish and UK Parliaments on sentencing, bail, and community justice. Publications span over 95 outputs, including four co-edited books with Routledge. Media engagements include BBC, STV, and international UN forums. Awards include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She teaches at the University of Cambridge and chairs interdisciplinary research initiatives promoting policy engagement and public impact.
Dr hab. Andrzej Węgliński is a Professor in the Department of Resocialization Pedagogy at the Institute of Pedagogy, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His academic career spans decades of practice, research, and systemic reform in juvenile justice. He is currently conducting research on clinical probation models and managerial approaches to risk management in probationary supervision, with a focus on evidence-based practices and recidivism prevention. Director of the Department of Resocialization Pedagogy (pro tempore) ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2050-5749 Editorial board member of journals like 'Resocjalizacja Polska' and 'Probacja' His research interests center on methodological interventions in probation, including: Recidivism risk management Evidence-based social education Case management in juvenile institutions Empathetic potential in probation officers Analysis of institutional microsystems Therapeutic interventions in closed environments Recent publications analyze clinical probation implementation, risk management of violent behaviors, and evidence-based practices in juvenile justice. These works frequently appear in journals like 'Resocjalizacja Polska' and 'Probacja', with international collaborations and multilingual abstracts. Scientific recognition includes: Team award from Ministry of Education (MEN) Rector's award for monograph 'Zapobieganie przestępczości powrotnej w dozorach probacyjnych' Medal of the National Education Commission As an advisor, he supervised 5 doctoral students with completed dissertations on topics including: Art therapy for juvenile social skills Case management in probation Mediation education for moral development Bibliotherapy for social disengagement Aggression replacement training in corrective institutions Current projects include the OPUS 15 grant 'Prevention of recidivism among convicts in probation', involving collaboration with courts in Lublin, Warsaw, Tarnobrzeg, and Słupsk.
Susan Niessen is a University Lecturer in the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Psychometrics and Statistics department. Her work spans psychometrics, personnel selection, algorithmic decision-making, and talent identification in sports and education. Research Interests: Her research focuses on predictive validity, decision-making, organizational psychology, and educational assessment. She investigates how algorithms and psychological tests can improve fairness and accuracy in hiring and admissions. Her work also explores talent scouting in soccer and the use of multimodal data for personality assessment. Publication Trends: Her recent articles emphasize algorithmic transparency in hiring, athlete assessment using cognitive models, and longitudinal analysis of career pathways in sports. She combines psychometric rigor with real-world applications in education, HR, and sports science. Scientific Awards: Gratama Award (2024) ABBAS Dissertation Award (2019) Top Cited Paper Certificate, International Journal of Selection and Assessment (2018) BSS Science for Society Award (2016) Advising and Grants: She serves as co-supervisor for a PhD project on algorithmic fairness in secondary education admissions (2024–2029). She has contributed to consultancy projects, including the evaluation of selection procedures for R(h)io’s (2024). Her datasets on higher education performance and soccer talent are publicly available. She is an editor for the Journal of Personnel Psychology and actively participates in peer review and academic presentations. Labs and Teams: She collaborates closely with researchers like R.R. Meijer, M. Neumann, and R.J.R. den Hartigh. Her work is embedded in the Psychometrics and Statistics group at the University of Groningen, contributing to both academic research and societal impact through public engagement and policy-relevant studies.
Elanie Rodermond is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology at the Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and a researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR). She is actively involved in research, teaching, and policy advisory roles related to terrorism, extremism, political violence, and reintegration. Her research focuses on radicalization processes, particularly how online environments influence recruitment into extremist groups, and the life-course trajectories of extremist offenders. She leads a Veni-funded project on women’s pathways into and out of extremism and uses innovative mixed-methods approaches combining large-scale register data with qualitative interviews. Her work stands out for its use of comparison groups and policy relevance. Rodermond’s recent publications explore topics such as extremist beliefs in child protection, comparative analysis of terrorist suspects, and methodological challenges in extremism research. She frequently publishes in high-impact journals and contributes to edited volumes. KNAW Early Career Award (2024) Veni Grant from NWO (2022) Gezina van der Molen Prize (2019) Shortlisted for Science Talent Prize (2019) She supervises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers and has led multiple funded projects, including those supported by the Dutch Research Council, Ministry of Justice, and international bodies. Rodermond coordinates the Master’s programme in Criminology (2021–2024) and teaches courses on extremism, terrorism, and life-course criminology, including the innovative Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. She chairs the European Society of Criminology’s Working Group on Radicalisation, Extremism, and Terrorism and serves as associate editor of Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression and editor of the Dutch journal Sancties .
Patricia Faraldo Cabana is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Law at the Faculty of Law, University of A Coruña (UDC), Spain. She serves as Coordinator of the Research Group 'Criminology, Legal Psychology and Criminal Justice in the 21st Century.' Her teaching portfolio includes Criminal Law (Special Part), Sanctioning Law, Computer Crime and Cybersecurity, and supervision of Final Degree Projects and Master's Theses across multiple programs including the Degree in Law, Master's Degree in Digital Law and Artificial Intelligence, and Master's Degree in Advocacy and Procuracy. Degree in Law - Criminal Law, Sanctioning Law, Final Degree Project Master's Degree in Digital Law and Artificial Intelligence - Computer Crime and Cybersecurity, Master's Thesis Master's Degree in Advocacy and Procuracy - Master's Thesis University Master in Cybersecurity - Concepts and Laws Her research focuses on the intersection of criminal law with contemporary challenges including cybercrime, gender violence, artificial intelligence, and digital justice. With over two decades of scholarly output, she has published extensively in international journals and contributed to major edited volumes on penal reform, gender-based violence, and the impact of technology on criminal justice systems. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in Spanish and European criminal law frameworks and their adaptation to 21st century challenges. Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2024) reveals a clear trajectory focusing on gender-based violence within criminal justice systems, digital transformation of legal frameworks, and European harmonization of criminal law. Her scholarship increasingly addresses the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to traditional legal concepts while maintaining strong connections to practical criminal justice applications. Professor Faraldo Cabana has directed or co-directed numerous bachelor's and master's theses since 2013, with topics ranging from cybercrime analysis to gender violence and penal responsibility of legal entities. She has secured substantial research funding from diverse sources including the State Research Agency, European Commission (Horizon programs), Xunta de Galicia, and various national ministries. Her research group 'Criminology, Legal Psychology and Criminal Justice in the 21st Century' serves as the central hub for her collaborative work, which frequently involves interdisciplinary teams addressing complex criminal justice challenges through both theoretical and empirical approaches.
Prof. Dr. Stephan Christoph is the Junior Professor for Criminal Law and Criminology at the Faculty of Law, University of Regensburg, where he has held a position since April 2023. His research integrates legal doctrine with empirical analysis, focusing on crime prevention, digitalization in justice, compliance, and victimology. University: University of Regensburg School: Faculty of Law Department: Department of Criminal Law and Criminology Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: stephan.christoph@ur.de His research interests include municipal and business criminology, psychological violence in closed systems, and the impact of artificial intelligence on criminal proceedings. He emphasizes preventive strategies, such as community-based graffiti prevention and employee compliance in corporate settings. His work also explores the ethical and legal implications of automation in sentencing and probation decisions. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining criminal law, criminology, and digital technology. Themes include AI in judicial decision-making, fraud in digital payments, compliance in M&A processes, and empirical studies on public perceptions of justice. His work bridges doctrinal law with social science methods, contributing to both academic and practical legal discourse. Scientific awards include: Dissertation Prize of the Augsburg Legal Society (2019) VG Wort grant for publication costs He leads the Junior Professorship team and supervises student assistants. He is involved in teaching advanced criminal law and seminars on municipal crime prevention. He also leads the volunteer project "Longing for Life," which connects law students with juvenile offenders to fulfill the wishes of elderly residents. He is a founding member of the Sports Criminology Research Association, investigating interpersonal violence in elite sports. His habilitation focused on the automation of criminal proceedings, and he has collaborated extensively with scholars like Johannes Kaspar and Katrin Höffler. He has been active in academic lectures and conferences across Germany and internationally, presenting on crown witnesses, AI in law, hate crime, and compliance. His teaching includes seminars and exam preparation courses, and he mentors junior researchers. He previously worked at the University of Augsburg as a research assistant and academic councilor.
Warren Stewart is a Principal Lecturer in the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Brighton, where he contributes to the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing programme. His work bridges academic scholarship and clinical practice, with a focus on mental health, prison healthcare, and peer support systems. Education: Professional Doctorate in Education, University of Brighton (2015–2021) MA in Practice Education, London South Bank University (2013) Post Graduate Certificate in Management, The Open University (2002) Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Studies, University of Brighton (2000) BSc (Hons), The Open University (1997) Dip HE / Registered Mental Nurse, University of Portsmouth (1994) His research interests center on peer support and caregiving in prisons , particularly for older and disabled detainees. He has led multiple research cycles, including systematic reviews on resilience and death anxiety, and collaborates with U.S. academics on peer caregiver development. His teaching focuses on therapeutic approaches, qualitative research methods, and mental health awareness, with a commitment to critical and emancipatory pedagogy. The recent articles (2019–2025) reflect a strong thematic coherence in prison mental health, peer caregiving, aging in custody, and death anxiety . They span qualitative, quantitative, and systematic review methodologies, published in journals like Journal of Correctional Health Care and Nursing Older People . The work emphasizes international collaboration, particularly between the UK and U.S., and addresses both policy and practice implications. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (D2) NMC Registered Teacher Practice Assessor (A1 award) Warren Stewart actively supervises research in mental health nursing and justice settings. He has held significant academic governance roles, including chairing the External Examiners sub-committee and serving as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 research ethics reviewer. He is an external examiner for the University of Manchester (2022–2025) and Teesside University (2025–), contributing to quality assurance across institutions. He has also presented at national and international conferences, including the Royal College of Nursing Congress and the University of Louisville. He is involved in ongoing research collaborations with U.S. academics on peer caregiver development and a systematic review on death anxiety among nursing students. His work is supported by his role as early career researcher representative and ethics reviewer, ensuring ethical rigor and mentorship within his school.
Paulo Thiago Bastos Rocha is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Security, Economics and Planning. He leads the EVU bachelor's program in Customs, Freight Forwarding and Border Control and is actively engaged in research and dissemination. His contact email is paulo.rocha@uis.no, and he is based in room EAL H-141. Research Interests: Dr. Rocha specializes in intercultural communication, organizational understanding, and social security, with a particular focus on criminal justice and offender rehabilitation. His work integrates cultural-historical activity theory to explore systemic contradictions in public services. He investigates ethical behavior across cultures, aging in prisons, and interagency collaboration, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical policy development. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2017–2025) reflect a strong emphasis on offender rehabilitation, intercultural dynamics in public services, and the application of activity theory. Themes include elderly inmates, cross-cultural management, and bias in border control. His work appears in journals such as International Journal of Prisoner Health , Cross-Cultural Research , and Probation Journal , as well as book chapters with Routledge and Palgrave Macmillan. Scientific Awards: Advising and Grants: Dr. Rocha has extensive experience leading and participating in externally funded research projects. He has led the CAMEO project evaluating care for elderly prisoners and contributed to initiatives like KOMBA (minority competence in child welfare). While specific advisees are not listed, his leadership in academic programs and research suggests active mentorship. He frequently presents at international conferences and policy seminars. Labs and Teams: He collaborates with researchers such as Petra Brooke, Eleni Maria Stene, and Sarah Hean on prison reform and intercultural communication. He is involved in the COLAB SYMPOSIUM and NORDIC ISCAR networks, focusing on workplace transformation in criminal justice systems.
Dr. Gregory Morris is a Criminal Justice faculty member at California State University, Stanislaus. He holds a BS in Economics (University of Illinois, Chicago), MS in Sociology (Purdue University), and Ph.D. in Sociology (Mississippi State University). His teaching focuses on crime theory/research methodology. Current research emphasizes Green Criminology, including documentaries on climate change in Kiribati and Bolivia’s 'Law of Nature.' Past work includes studies on American Indians and crime, pet relinquishment, and spatial crime analysis. Professional Experience: Former Program Director at Maryland Sheriff’s Youth Ranch Collaborations: Research associate for Stanislaus County Probation and DA Office evaluating domestic violence programs; spatial crime analysis for Sacramento Police Department Research interests span interdisciplinary topics like environmental harm, socio-spatial crime patterns, and policy implications. Global experience includes work in over 50 countries across all continents.
Breanne Pleggenkuhle is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Her research focuses on corrections, reentry processes, and the community impacts of post-conviction experiences. Education Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Missouri-St. Louis (2012) Research Interests Dr. Pleggenkuhle investigates the collateral consequences of felony convictions, particularly examining employment outcomes for individuals under felony supervision and the effectiveness of intensive supervision probation programs. She is currently evaluating Illinois' R3 (Restore. Reinvest. Renew) initiatives in Southern Illinois. Contact Information Office: Faner 4234 Phone: 618-453-6374
Bjørn Kjetil Larsen is an Associate Professor in Psychosocial Work with Children and Young People at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care , Molde University College, Norway. With over 20 years of frontline experience in mental health care, child care, and correctional services, his work bridges academic research and practical application in criminal justice systems. Specialization: Interprofessional collaboration, prison rehabilitation, and social reintegration Education: PhD in interprofessional collaboration, Master’s in social change/administration, Bachelor’s in social work His research focuses on post-prison reintegration challenges , particularly for individuals with substance abuse issues. He explores systemic barriers to interagency collaboration through mixed-methods studies, drug court analyses, and qualitative interviews with correctional staff. Recent publications highlight: Interprofessional dynamics in Norwegian probation services Stigma toward sexual offenders in criminal justice education Structural limitations in addiction treatment programs Evolution of collaborative models for ex-prisoner reintegration Larsen supervises students across bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs while contributing to research groups on mental health and interprofessional collaboration.
Professor Melanie Giles is Head of the School of Psychology at Ulster University, where she has been a faculty member since 1992. As a Chartered Psychologist and HCPC-registered health practitioner, she holds multiple leadership positions including chair of a research evaluation group at the International Academic Peer Learning Network. Her affiliations span Ulster University, European Centre for SI/PASS, and higher education fellowships. Her research examines attitude-behavior dynamics in health contexts (e-cigarette use, breastfeeding, safe-sex behaviors) using social psychology frameworks. She also pioneers educational innovations in student engagement, peer mentoring (PASS scheme), employability training, and wellbeing interventions. Research consistently applies theoretical models like Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Cognitive Theory across diverse populations. Recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate strong focus on: Health behavior interventions (e-cigarette education, breastfeeding support) Cross-cultural health studies (MIND diet barriers) Student wellbeing (attachment, psychological capital) Public health strategies using mixed-methods approaches Awards and honors: National Teaching Fellow (2018) Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy Fellow, Centre for Higher Education Research Practice Leadership in Ulster's Athena Swan Silver Award She has supervised 15 PhD students to completion and currently advises one candidate. Secured substantial funding from R&D Office, Spencer Foundation, Health Research Board, and NI Chest Heart & Stroke. Leads community collaborations with Irish Football Association, Public Health Agency, and probation services.
Joshua S. Long is an Assistant Professor in the School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, housed within the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Based in the Health and Social Sciences Building (Room 467), he teaches correctional policy and criminological theory while maintaining an active research agenda. Recognized with the 2025 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Dr. Long bridges academic rigor with practical correctional applications through collaborations with MIT's Educational Justice Initiative and the Global Community Corrections Initiative. Dr. Long's educational foundation includes comprehensive training from the University of Cincinnati: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis M.S. in Criminal Justice B.S. in Criminal Justice His research program centers on violence prevention and risk management within correctional systems. Dr. Long investigates prison classification efficacy, restrictive housing impacts, and sex offender management through both quantitative analysis of large datasets and qualitative case studies. His work on vigilantism and prison homicides reveals complex social dynamics within carceral environments, while his evaluation of in-prison educational programs demonstrates tangible pathways for rehabilitation. Current projects examine historical prison homicide trends and biographical studies of lifers, contributing to evidence-based correctional reforms. Dr. Long's publication trajectory shows consistent high-impact contributions, including his 2025 book Prison Homicide: Killing and Dying in Prison Today and the co-authored Avenging Child Sex Abuse (2024). His research spans prison violence mechanisms, risk assessment validity, and educational interventions, with recent work increasingly incorporating technology-based solutions for rehabilitation. The meta-analysis on HOPE programs (2024) exemplifies his policy-relevant scholarship that directly informs correctional practice. Dr. Long's scholarly excellence is recognized through: 2025 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (UMass Lowell) 2024 Wiley Top Cited Article recognition for correctional meta-analysis He maintains active research funding through collaborations with MIT's Educational Justice Initiative and the Global Community Corrections Initiative. Current projects include longitudinal studies of prison homicides, evaluations of educational programming in correctional facilities, and biographical analyses of long-term incarcerated populations. Dr. Long regularly presents findings at national conferences including the American Society of Criminology and has contributed to Nordic correctional research through the 30th Nordic Sociological Association. Through the Educational Justice Initiative at MIT, Dr. Long expands his impact beyond traditional academia into practical correctional reform. His work with the Global Community Corrections Initiative connects UMass Lowell to international best practices in community-based supervision, creating unique opportunities for student involvement in cross-cultural correctional research.
Professor Giuseppina Panebianco is a distinguished scholar of Criminal Law at the University of Messina's Department of Law, where she has served as a Full Professor since December 30, 2021. With academic seniority dating back to November 18, 2005, she has established herself as a leading expert in Juvenile Criminal Law, European Criminal Law, and Organized Crime. Professor Panebianco's academic journey began with a Law Degree with full honors from the University of Messina in 2000, followed by a PhD in Criminal Law from the University of Florence in 2005. Her research interests span the complex intersection of juvenile justice systems, criminal guarantees, and European legal harmonization. Professor Panebianco has published extensively on juvenile probation systems, the nulla poena sine culpa principle in European jurisdictions, and the balance between repressive measures and educational approaches in juvenile criminal justice. Her scholarly work consistently addresses how legal frameworks can better serve juvenile offenders while maintaining constitutional safeguards and rule of law principles. Professor Panebianco's publication record demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational work on juvenile criminal sanctions systems to contemporary analyses of digital-era challenges including drone-related criminal liability and the illicit dissemination of sexually explicit content. Her research shows consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications of criminal law, with particular emphasis on how European standards influence Italian criminal justice practice. Young Researchers Award for scientific production (awarded 2008) Funding of Basic University Research Activities (FFABR Unime) 2019 and 2022 Additional compensation for teaching, research, and management activities (2017-2018) As an educator, Professor Panebianco supervises numerous Master's and doctoral students while teaching substantive criminal law, European Criminal Law, and Commercial Criminal Law at the University of Messina. She has developed innovative teaching methods including criminal law trial simulations for both university and secondary school students. Her administrative service includes roles as Delegate to the Library, former Responsible for international mobility, and membership on multiple selection committees for PhD programs and faculty positions. Professor Panebianco maintains active engagement with the legal profession through presentations for judges and lawyers and service on editorial boards of prominent criminal law journals. Professor Panebianco leads research initiatives including participation in the PRIN 2022 project 'ATM, Drones and DANTE' and the international project with Universidad de Barcelona examining pending reforms in juvenile criminal justice. Her laboratory work focuses on comparative analyses of juvenile justice systems across European jurisdictions, particularly examining how different countries balance educational approaches with criminal guarantees for juvenile offenders.
