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Dr. Dan Petrosian is a Lecturer & Senior Personal Tutor in Criminology at the University of Westminster and an Associate Lecturer at The Open University. He holds a PhD from the University of Westminster and additional qualifications including a PGCHE and MA in Criminology from Kent. His research focuses on visual criminology, anti-racism activism, and empowering marginalized groups through participatory methods like photovoice and video activism. Petrosian specializes in intersectional analysis of state crime, migration, and decolonial frameworks.
Education:
- PhD in Criminology, University of Westminster
- PGCHE (Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education), University of Westminster
- MA (Res) in Criminology, University of Kent
- BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice, University of Westminster
Research Interests:
- Visual criminology and media analysis
- Racism, anti-racism, and decolonial intersectionality
- Social movements and citizen journalism
- Ethnography and qualitative frame analysis
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- AdvanceHE SHS Departmental Prize for Criminology
Academic Engagement:
- Member of the Centre for Social Justice Research
- Convict Criminology Research Group
- Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Network
- Gender and Social Justice Research Group
His current projects explore the experiences of minoritized mothers in UK asylum systems and migrant justice through intersectional lenses. He actively participates in community outreach programs addressing youth crime and prison reform advocacy.
