Jonathan Davies

Jonathan Davies is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Manchester, specializing in white-collar crime, labor exploitation, and regulatory governance. His research includes projects on labor exploitation in garment manufacturing, construction, and agri-food industries, funded by multiple grants.

Education includes a Ph.D. in Criminology (University of Manchester, 2017), MA in Criminology (Coventry University, 2012), BA in Criminology (Coventry University, 2011), and PgCHPE (Staffordshire University, 2022). Research outputs focus on modern slavery, food fraud, and organized crime, with recent publications analyzing policy impacts in construction and migrant labor sectors.

Honors include the 2023 Young Career Award from the American Society of Criminology. External roles include examiner positions at Bournemouth University and University of Liverpool.