معرفی
Dr. Avril Brandon is an Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Criminology at Maynooth University's Department of Law since 2019. Her research focuses on ethnic prejudice within criminal justice systems and the experiences of minority ethnic groups. She holds a PhD in Psychology from University College Dublin and has conducted interdisciplinary studies on sentencing disparities, Traveller community interactions with law enforcement, and pandemic impacts on penal systems. Key projects include examining Traveller prison-release experiences and leading an evidence review on ethnic monitoring in criminal justice systems.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, University College Dublin (2014-2019)
- Higher Diploma in Psychology, University College Dublin
- BA (Hons) in Geography and Spanish, University College Dublin
Research Interests: Ethnic prejudice in criminal justice, systemic racism, minority ethnic group experiences, penal system reforms, and pandemic impacts on incarceration. She collaborates with institutions like the University of Manitoba and De Montfort University.
Awards & Grants:
- FitzPatrick Foundation Funding Award (2019)
- Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (2016)
- MUSSI Small Grant Scheme (2021)
Teaching & Committees: Designs modules on ethnicity and criminology. Serves on Maynooth University's Postgraduate Research Committee, Social Research Ethics Subcommittee, and Teaching & Learning Committee.
