Jesse Potter

Dr Jesse Potter serves as a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), where he has been a core member of the Sociology Team since 2015. His academic journey commenced with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from San Francisco State University, followed by an MSc at the London School of Economics (LSE) where he received the prestigious Hobhouse Memorial Award. He completed doctoral and postdoctoral research at LSE investigating self-identity construction during significant work-life transitions.

His educational qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, San Francisco State University
• Master of Science, London School of Economics (Hobhouse Memorial Award recipient)
• Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research, London School of Economics

Dr Potter's research centers on biographical sociology, examining how individuals navigate identity reconstruction during career and life changes. His work integrates criminological and forensic perspectives reflecting CCCU's interdisciplinary departmental structure. This scholarship provides critical insights into the interplay between personal narratives and societal frameworks during transitional periods.

His notable recognition includes:

• Hobhouse Memorial Award (awarded during MSc studies at LSE)

As part of CCCU's Sociology Team, Dr Potter contributes to a department that uniquely bridges Applied Criminology and Forensic Investigation, fostering innovative approaches to sociological research and pedagogy within contemporary social contexts.