John Scott

Professor John Scott is a leading criminology researcher at Queensland University of Technology's School of Justice, with a PhD from the University of Newcastle. His groundbreaking work focuses on rural crime, drug supply, gendered crime, and social control mechanisms.

• Head, School of Justice (QUT)
• ARC College of Experts member
• Vice President, Asian Criminological Society
• Co-editor, The Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy

Dr. Scott has secured major funding through 2 ARC Discovery Grants, National Drug Law Enforcement Grants, and Rural Industries Research Funding. His research examining rural crime dynamics and sex work regulation has influenced policy reforms and generated significant international media coverage.

Selected scientific awards include:

• Carrick National Citation Award (2014)
• British Arts and Humanities Research Council (2007)
• UNE Vice Chancellor's Teaching Excellence (2006)

With over 27 books and 100 academic publications, Scott supervises doctoral candidates in areas like indigenous policing, paedophile hunting, and community conflict resolution. He co-founded the advocacy platform Me, Us & Male Escorting and leads research on drug policy and gendered violence.