John Adesola

John Adesola is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the Sheffield Institute of Law and Justice, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, and Social and Economic Research Institute. He holds a BSc in International Law and Diplomacy and an MSc in Forensic Criminology, with ongoing doctoral research on police accountability. His expertise spans crime prevention, criminal justice system analysis, criminological theories, gang culture, and systemic violence.

• Education: BSc International Law & Diplomacy, MSc Forensic Criminology
• Research: Focuses on police accountability, institutional social control, and applied interdisciplinary studies. Recent projects include the 2019 NMMLGP evaluation and a 2024 literature review on criminal justice system dynamics.
• Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb) member.
• Teaching: Leads modules like Criminological Landscapes, Criminal Justice, and Evidence-Based Policing across courses in Criminology and Professional Policing.

His work integrates social justice advocacy with empirical research, contributing to policy debates on criminal justice reform and systemic inequities.