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Trine Mygind Korsby is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research is centered on the anthropology of transnational crime, with a focus on human trafficking, sex work, pimping, and criminal livelihoods. She conducts long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Romania, Italy, Portugal, and Denmark. Her primary research interests include: Anthropology of the body, desire, and labor Morality, perpetration, and ethnographic unease Skills and social relationships in criminal economies Collaborative concept-work and experimental research methods Her recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a deep engagement with the lived realities of traffickers and victims, the ambiguities of fieldwork in criminal settings, and the moral complexities of perpetration. Themes such as agency, visibility, time, and freedom recur across her work, particularly in urban and transnational contexts. She has received significant recognition, including: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2022) Elite Research Travel Grant from the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science (2013) Individual Postdoc Grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark (2015) Korsby is affiliated with the Centre for Global Criminology and was a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley (2013) and a postdoc at Stanford University (2016–2018). In 2023–2024, she was selected for the UCPH Forward program for research leadership. Her current project, TRAFFICKER, explores the social relationships of convicted human traffickers and their integration of legal and illegal work, with a research stay at CUNY Graduate Center (2024–2025). She has co-edited a special issue on transnational street economies in Migration & Society (2023) and has contributed to public discourse through media appearances and articles challenging simplistic narratives about traffickers and victims.

• Anthropology of Crime
• Human Trafficking
• Sex Work
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Linda Steiner is a Professor at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland. Her work focuses on feminist journalism, media ethics, and gender studies within journalism. She has contributed extensively to understanding gender dynamics in newsrooms, online harassment, and the evolution of feminist media practices. Steiner is also affiliated with the Academy for Women’s Health, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maryland. Her research spans topics such as feminist ethics in reporting, the representation of women in media, and the impact of digital platforms on journalism. Key themes include the intersection of gender with media labor conditions, the role of journalism in social movements, and critiques of mainstream media narratives on global conflicts and social issues. Steiner’s recent articles highlight her engagement with contemporary issues like #MeToo in academia, the challenges faced by women journalists, and the ethical dimensions of covering crises such as the Kobe Bryant obituaries and nuclear policy debates. She has also explored the historical use of media by feminist movements and the evolving nature of journalistic work amid global economic precarity. While her profile emphasizes research and teaching, she is involved in initiatives promoting ethical journalism and gender equity. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical challenges in the media industry, offering critical insights into how journalism can better serve marginalized voices.

• Feminist Journalism
• Media Ethics
• Gender Studies in Journalism
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Panagiota Antonopoulou is a Professor at the University of Peloponnese , affiliated with the Faculty of Human Movement Sciences and Quality of Life and the Department of Sports Organization & Management . Her work bridges media studies , political communication , and sports management , with a focus on place branding and digital media impacts . Education: Doctoral degree in Sociology from Panteion University (dissertation: The role of television in national elections , Grade: Excellent) Research interests include: Sports, media, and political communication interactions Place branding through ultra-distance events like Spartathlon Crisis management in sports organizations Sustainable tourism and urban identity (e.g., Piraeus, Sparta) Strategic HRM in sports events and facilities Recent publications highlight: Algorithmic journalism in sports reporting (2018) Media's role in shaping perceptions of sports violence (2012–2017) Place branding strategies for regional development (2017) Evolution of Greek sports press and radio (2008–2012) She teaches courses such as: "Sports Journalism and Media" (2015–present) "Tourism Politics and Strategy" (2015–present) "Communication and Writing Skills" (2010–present)

• Sports Communication
• Political Communication
• Media Studies
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Dr. Niharika Pandit is a Lecturer in Sociology at Queen Mary University of London's School of Politics and International Relations, joining in September 2023. A feminist theorist, her interdisciplinary research examines gender, racialization, and post/coloniality through transnational and anticolonial frameworks. Educational background comprises: BA (Sophia College, University of Mumbai) MA Gender Studies (SOAS) PhD (London School of Economics) PGCertHE (LSE) Research focuses on everyday politics in conflict zones, epistemic justice in Global South contexts, and liberatory feminist/queer praxis. Current projects include a monograph analyzing gender/coloniality in Kashmir and research on 'Azadi' as political imaginary. Publications demonstrate consistent engagement with militarization's gendered impacts, feminist methodologies, and anticolonial resistance. Recent articles received the Feminist Theory Essay Prize and ISA recognition. Awards highlight excellence in both scholarship and teaching, including the prestigious Michael Nicholson Thesis Prize, Feminist Theory Essay Prize, and multiple teaching commendations. Secured funding from International Peace Research Association Foundation and Felix Scholarship. Editorial collective member for Engenderings and Otherwise Magazine. Teaches POL180 Global Sociology and POL109 Global Histories.

• Feminist Theory
• Postcolonial Studies
• Gender and Racialization
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Dr. Abdullahi Tasiu Abubakar is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the PhD Programme in the Department of Journalism at City St George's, University of London. He holds a PhD in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Westminster, awarded with no corrections. His professional background includes roles as a producer at BBC World Service (London) and Bureau Editor in Nigeria, alongside reporting for major Nigerian newspapers covering conflicts across West Africa. Research Focus: Dr. Abubakar specializes in media audiences, strategic communications, conflict reporting, and journalism ethics. His work critically examines how global media interacts with African audiences, the ethics of crisis journalism, and the communication strategies of insurgent groups like Boko Haram. Publication Trends: His scholarly output (2011-2024) demonstrates consistent focus on media in conflict zones, digital audience engagement, and African media landscapes. Recent works explore colonial legacies in broadcasting and mobile technology's impact on media consumption. A 2021 computational study represents an interdisciplinary divergence. Awards & Honors: Nigeria’s Best Newspaper Reporter of the Year NUJ Certificate for Professional Excellence Fellow, Higher Education Academy (AdvanceHE, UK) Professional Activities: He supervises PhD, MA, and undergraduate dissertations, has secured multiple research grants, and advises governmental/NGO bodies. As External Examiner at King's College London, he contributes to academic quality assurance. He regularly presents at major conferences (e.g., IAMCR, ICA) on extremism reporting and decolonization of media.

• media audiences
• strategic communications
• conflict reporting
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Dr Samantha Pegg is a Principal Lecturer at the Nottingham Law School , where she serves as Course Manager for Undergraduate courses including Law with Criminology, Law with Business, and Law with Psychology. She leads modules in Sexual Offenses and Criminal Law, with a focus on integrating historical and contemporary perspectives into legal education. PhD from Nottingham Trent University Co-convenor of the SLSA Crime and Criminal Justice stream Her research explores historical and modern intersections of gender, insanity, and criminality , with specialized work on child-on-child murder, media representations of crime, and legal challenges in body modification and revenge porn. She has published extensively in journals such as Criminal Law Review and Liverpool Law Review , and authored books on sexual offenses and crime news. Recent publications analyze legal frameworks for revenge porn and body modification , while historical studies examine Victorian-era criminality and media narratives. Her work bridges legal analysis , criminology , and media ethics . She contributes to public discourse through media outlets like The Conversation and The Independent , addressing topics such as gender transitions and legal consent , cybercrime policy , and forensic psychiatry . Her collaborations include research with scholars like Rowbotham and Stevenson.

• Criminal Law
• Sexual Offenses
• Child-on-Child Crime
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Amanda Glasbeek is an Associate Professor of Criminology in the Department of Social Science at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, with cross-appointments to graduate programs in Sociolegal Studies, Sociology, and Gender, Feminist, and Women's Studies. She is currently on sabbatical until June 30, 2025. Her academic leadership includes serving as Department Chair (2016-2019, 2022-2024), University Senator (2022-2024), and member of the LA&PS Academic Policy, Planning & Research Committee (2021-2024). Education includes: PhD in Women’s Studies, York University (2004) MA in Sociology, Carleton University (1992) BA (Hons) in Sociology, Trent University (1989) Her research explores feminist criminology through anti-carceral and surveillance lenses, with specific focus areas including: Gender/racial dimensions of surveillance technologies (CCTV, body-worn cameras) Police reform and abolition movements Visual culture in criminal justice systems Historical and contemporary intersections of law, gender, and power Her work critically examines how surveillance practices reproduce social inequalities while advocating for transformative justice frameworks. Publications consistently center on surveillance, gender, and power dynamics within criminological contexts. Recent works (2013-2022) demonstrate a strong trajectory analyzing body-worn cameras, racial/gendered visibility in policing, historical continuities in carceral systems, and feminist critiques of surveillance capitalism. Theoretical approaches blend sociolegal analysis, postcolonial theory, and visual methodologies.

• Feminist Criminology
• Surveillance Studies
• Anti-Carceral Studies
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Dr. Stephen Muzzatti is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a BA, MA, and PhD in Sociology from York University. His research focuses on cultural criminology, animals in society (HAS), transgression, death studies, and neoliberalism's impact on social dynamics. He examines intersections between crime, consumerism, and human-animal interactions, with notable work on state/corporate crime, veterinary care during pandemics, and austerity's effects on universities. Recent publications explore topics like companion animal welfare, gendered labor in feral cat management, and neoliberal university culture. He teaches courses such as SOC 105 (Introduction to Sociology), SOC 319 (Sociological Perspectives on Crime), and CC 8836 (Animals in Society and Culture). Dr. Muzzatti actively participates in academic organizations, including the Canadian Sociological Association and the Justice Studies Association, and chairs the Parkdale Residents Association's Safety and Security Group. His work bridges criminological theory with critical social analysis, addressing themes like mortality politics, paranormal phenomena, and the monetization of violence. Despite no listed awards, his extensive publications reflect scholarly impact in transgressive pedagogy and HAS research.

• Cultural Criminology
• Animals in Society
• Neoliberalism
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Dr. Keyvan Allahyari is a Humboldt Research Fellow at the University of Potsdam and the University of Tübingen, and a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Melbourne (2019) and specializes in global literature, refugee narratives, and postcolonial theory. His research interrogates intersections of migration, literary form, and political economy, with a focus on Anglophone literature from Australia, Africa, and the Global South. Teaching highlights include coordinating 'Global Literature and Postcolonialism' at the University of Melbourne and designing 'Indian Ocean Literatures' at the University of Tübingen. His major publications include Peter Carey: The Making of a Global Novelist (Palgrave, 2023) and Abdulrazak Gurnah and the Oceanic World Literatures (forthcoming, Routledge). Key awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2023), Marie Curie Fellowship (2024), and Melbourne International Research Scholarship (2014–2018). His work appears in Ariel , Journal of Commonwealth Literature , and Journal of Postcolonial Writing . Dr. Allahyari’s research agenda includes transnational literary networks, refugee authorship, and the methodological potential of water studies. He actively contributes to global south studies through editorial work at the University of Tübingen and public-facing writing in Sydney Review of Books and The Conversation .

• Global Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
• Refugee and Migration Narratives
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Sandra Banjac Sandra Banjac is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts within the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. She holds a PhD in Journalism Studies from the University of Vienna and an MA in Journalism and Media within Globalisation from Aarhus, Amsterdam, and Hamburg Universities. Her research focuses on the evolving relationship between journalists and audiences, particularly exploring journalistic roles, audience expectations, and intersectional approaches to media inequality. Educational Background: PhD in Journalism Studies, University of Vienna MA in Journalism and Media within Globalisation (Aarhus, Amsterdam, Hamburg) BA in Broadcasting (Radio and Television), Edith Cowan University, Australia Research Interests: Her work critically examines boundaries of journalism, lifestyle journalism practices, and the application of intersectionality to address systemic inequities. She has conducted fieldwork in conflict societies (e.g., Egypt, Kenya, Serbia, South Africa) and explored media dynamics in transitional democracies. Professional Roles: Social Media Editor for Journalism Studies Chair of the YECREA Management Team Key Contributions: Her recent work includes editing the Routledge Companion to Digital Journalism Studies (2024) and publishing in journals like New Media & Society , Digital Journalism , and Poetics . She has also advised on media innovation projects and explored journalists' working conditions during the pandemic. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the University of Groningen and global networks like YECREA.

• Journalistic Roles
• Audience Expectations
• Role Theory
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Lizzie Seal is Professor of Criminology at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex. Her research focuses on historical and cultural criminology, particularly gender, race, and capital punishment in Britain from the late 19th to mid-20th century. She is Principal Investigator on several major research projects funded by the British Academy and Leverhulme Trust. Professor, Criminology, University of Sussex Principal Investigator, British Academy Project: Race, Crime and Justice in Britain, 1870–1955 Principal Investigator, Leverhulme Trust Project: Imagining Race, Crime and Justice in Sailortown, 1870–1939 ORCID: 0000-0003-1727-9653 Email: E.C.Seal@sussex.ac.uk Her research interests include Women who Kill , Gender and Crime , Capital Punishment , Race and Crime , Historical Criminology , and Cultural Criminology . She examines how crime and punishment are historically constructed through gendered and racialized lenses, particularly in colonial and postcolonial contexts. Her work often draws on archival research to uncover marginalized narratives in the justice system. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on the intersections of race, colonialism, and capital punishment, with a growing emphasis on postcolonial justice and the legacy of empire in British penal policy. Her publications span historical analysis, cultural critique, and theoretical innovation in criminology, often engaging with interdisciplinary frameworks from sociology, history, and postcolonial studies. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Lizzie Seal teaches criminology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including a module on capital punishment. She supervises students in historical and cultural criminology. She has led multiple significant research grants, including projects funded by the British Academy and Leverhulme Trust, focusing on race, crime, and justice in historical Britain and its colonial contexts. Labs, Teams, and Research Groups: While no formal lab is mentioned, Lizzie collaborates extensively with scholars such as Amy Neale, Maggie O'Neill, and Laura Black. She is part of a research network focused on historical and imaginative criminology, contributing to edited collections and interdisciplinary projects on race, gender, and punishment.

• Criminology
• Historical Criminology
• Cultural Criminology
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Carolina Estrada-Gutsche is a Visiting Lecturer at Florida Atlantic University's School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, where she teaches courses including Gender and Television, Minorities and the Media, and Media Criticism. She is anticipated to complete her PhD in Media and Cultural Studies at Lancaster University (UK) in 2023, following a Master's in Gender and Women Studies and Sociology. Her research focuses on the representation of women in 'Narco Novelas' (televised drug trafficking series) and the eroticization of news coverage of sex crimes. She has contributed to Journalism Practice and the book News of Baltimore: Race, Rage, and the City (Routledge). Her work bridges gender studies, media analysis, and cultural critique. Teaching emphasizes critical engagement with media's societal impact, particularly on marginalized communities. No formal grants or awards are specified, though her academic trajectory reflects sustained scholarly engagement with media representation.

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Dr. Amanda Frisken serves as Professor and Chair of the American Studies Department at the State University of New York at Old Westbury, within the School of Arts and Sciences. Her office is located in the New Academic Building, Room 3037. Education includes: Ph.D. in History from Stony Brook University M.S. in History from Stony Brook University Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies from Stony Brook University B.A. in History from McGill University Her research examines the intersection of visual culture and journalism history, with particular focus on 19th-century America, gender representations, and social reform movements. She specializes in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, analyzing how visual media shaped public discourse and political activism. Publications consistently explore media representations of social justice issues, with recent works examining sensational journalism, anti-lynching imagery, and gender politics. Her scholarship demonstrates sustained engagement with how visual media both reflects and constructs social realities.

• History of Journalism
• Visual Culture
• 19th-Century American History
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Gloria María Caravantes López de Lerma is a faculty member at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Social Work and Social Services. She is a member of the GESinn (Social Studies Group: Intervention and Innovation) research group and holds the academic rank of Lecturer. She earned her PhD in 2023 with a thesis on urban vulnerability in the Valencian Community. Position: Lecturer Institution: Universitat de València School: Faculty of Social Sciences Department: Department of Social Work and Social Services Research Group: GESinn - Social Studies Group: Intervention and Innovation Email: gloria.caravantes@uv.es Her research interests lie at the intersection of social work, urban studies, and gender studies, with a strong focus on social vulnerability, exclusion, and public policy. Her work critically examines issues such as gender-based violence, the right to the city from a gender perspective, public housing, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social welfare and women. She employs qualitative methodologies, including narrative analysis and case studies, often using tools like MAXQDA for data analysis. Her research is deeply engaged with participatory models of governance and the coproduction of social policies. The 15 most recent articles in her publication record, spanning from 2018 to 2022, reveal a consistent thematic focus on urban and social vulnerability, feminist theory, and social policy in Spain. Her work frequently analyzes the social consequences of major events like the pandemic and critiques the media's portrayal of social issues. The articles demonstrate a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, combining insights from social work, urban geography, sociology, and political science to address pressing social challenges. She has not received any publicly listed scientific awards. Gloria María Caravantes has not published information about advising students or managing research grants. She is actively involved in her research group, GESinn, which focuses on social intervention and innovation, suggesting her work is collaborative and oriented towards practical social change.

• Social Work
• Urban Vulnerability
• Gender-Based Violence
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Dr Alexa Neale is Assistant Professor in Criminology and Sociology at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology and the Department of Sociology. She holds a PhD in History from the University of Sussex (2016), where she has been active in teaching and research since 2012, progressing from Associate Tutor to Leverhulme Early Career Fellow and now Assistant Professor. Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Sussex (2021) PhD in History, University of Sussex (2016) MA in Contemporary History, University of Sussex (2013) BA in History, University of Leicester (2011) Her research lies at the intersection of historical and cultural criminology, with a focus on visual and narrative representations of crime. Key themes include courtroom evidence, crime scene photography, 'True Crime' media, and the social memory of capital punishment. She employs interdisciplinary methods including archival research, visual analysis, narrative interpretation, and mobile ethnography. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in historical criminology, particularly centered on 20th-century England and Wales. The articles reveal a strong focus on race, gender, and class in capital punishment decisions, forensic storytelling, and the visualization of crime. There is a clear methodological emphasis on visual and narrative data, with recurring engagement with archives, photographs, miniatures, and media representations. The works demonstrate a deepening inquiry into how mercy, justice, and public sentiment are shaped by cultural and racial narratives. Dr Neale has been recognized with several prestigious fellowships: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022) Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (2021) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021) She has secured competitive research funding, most notably the Leverhulme Trust grant for her project 'Black Books: The Institutional Memory of Hanging and Mercy at the Home Office' (2019–2022). She actively supervises student dissertations in criminology and sociology and has extensive teaching experience in research methods, gender, justice, and historical crime. She also contributes to academic service through peer review for journals such as The British Journal of Criminology and Crime, Histoire et Societes , and has served on ESRC funding panels. Her research is deeply collaborative, often with Professor Lizzie Seal, and is grounded in both primary archival work and critical engagement with visual culture. She is committed to widening participation in higher education and has led outreach programs in London and Sussex.

• Historical Criminology
• Cultural Criminology
• Visual Criminology
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