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Dr. Irene Zempi is an Associate Professor in Criminology within the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). She leads the NTU Hate Crime Research Group, contributes to the Athena SWAN Bronze Award initiative, and serves as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her work spans academic leadership, research, and policy engagement.
- Current roles: Associate Professor, Hate Crime Research Group Lead, Athena SWAN Submission Lead
- Past roles: External Examiner at Bournemouth, Bedfordshire, and DMU; Editorial Board Member, Sociological Research Online Journal
Research Interests focus on hate crime, intersectionality, and victimisation, particularly in relation to Islamophobia, gendered violence, and police workplace culture. She employs ethnographic and autoethnographic methodologies to explore these themes.
Article Trends include analyses of Islamophobic victimisation across digital and physical spaces, gendered dimensions of discrimination, and institutional challenges in law enforcement and sports culture. Her work bridges criminology, gender studies, and social policy, with a recurring focus on intersectional experiences.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
She has contributed to parliamentary committees, including the Women Equalities Committee and Home Affairs Committee, and advised the Law Commission on hate crime legislation. Her external activities include editorial roles and policy consultations.
