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Dr. Alexandra Orlova is a Professor in the Department of Criminology and the Faculty of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University. With a Ph.D. in Law from Osgoode Hall Law School (2004) and an LLB from the same institution, she has been a full-time faculty member since 2005. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Canadian Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, International Perspectives, and Security Threats.
- Education: Ph.D. in Law (Osgoode Hall Law School, 2004), LLB (Osgoode Hall Law School)
Dr. Orlova's research focuses on transnational organized crime, international terrorism, sovereignty issues, and human rights. Her work examines how geopolitical shifts influence legal frameworks and criminal justice systems, particularly in Russia. Publications span topics like cryptocurrency regulation, judicial dissent, and civil society suppression under authoritarian regimes.
Key trends in her research include sovereignty challenges in digital governance, legal responses to corruption, and the weaponization of anti-Western narratives. She has secured multiple research grants from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) for studies on anti-corruption, internet governance, and state violence.
- Scientific Awards:
- Arthur L. Galub Best Faculty Paper Award (2019)
Her work has been cited in landmark legal decisions, including the Supreme Court of Canada. She contributes to edited volumes and comparative legal analyses, often collaborating across disciplines to address systemic governance issues.
