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Dr. Derek Silva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at King's University College at Western University. His research focuses on critical sociology, criminology, sport studies, punishment, terrorism, and radicalization. He has published in peer-reviewed journals such as Punishment & Society, Race & Class, and Sociology of Sport Journal. Silva co-hosts the podcast The End of Sport, examining labor and injustice in sports.
Education: PhD in Sociology (University of South Carolina), MA in Sociology (Carleton University), BA in Criminology (University of Ontario Institute of Technology).
Research Interests: Silva critically analyzes the intersections of sport, governance, and radicalization discourses. His work explores punitive logics in sports institutions, media representations of terrorism, and the sociological implications of counter-radicalization policies. He advocates public sociology through media engagement, publishing op-eds in The Guardian, TIME Magazine, and Jacobin.
Publications & Media: Silva co-authored books on radicalization and counter-radicalization (2020), and edited volumes on criminological research methods (2019). His recent work critiques the exploitation of college athletes and challenges narratives around radicalization in media. His podcast and public writing highlight systemic injustices in sports and academia.
Awards & Grants: While no specific awards are listed, Silva’s extensive publication record and media engagement reflect academic and public impact. He has collaborated on grants related to transnational policing strategies and radicalization studies.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research networks on sport governance and counter-radicalization, collaborating with institutions like UBC Press and Emerald Publishers.
