Fiona Brookman

Professor Fiona Brookman is a Professor of Criminology at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education and the Criminology, Policing and Security Research and Innovation Group. She holds a PhD from Cardiff University and has over 24 years of expertise in policing, violence, and homicide research. Her work focuses on homicide dynamics, forensic science in investigations, and violence prevention, contributing to police practice and policy.

Education:

• MSc and PhD in Criminology from Cardiff University

Research Interests:

• Homicide investigation and prevention
• Forensic science applications in major crime
• Narrative and visual criminology
• Police practices and corruption

Key Projects:

• Leverhulme-funded project on forensic science in homicide investigations
• Home Office evaluations on serious violence and homicide prevention

Professional Roles:

• Director of the Criminal Investigation Research Network (CIRN)
• Member of the Home Office Expert Advisory Panel on Serious Violence Policy
• Editorial Board Member for multiple criminology journals

Her research bridges academic inquiry and practical impact, with over 80 peer-reviewed publications and authored/edited books like Understanding Homicide (Sage, 2022). She actively supervises PhD students and advocates for evidence-based policing strategies.