Leonie Themelidis

Miss Leonie Themelidis is a Lecturer in Criminology at Swansea University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy. She holds an MSc in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology, with a dissertation focus on sadism. Her research bridges psychology, criminology, and linguistics, emphasizing sexual abuse, offending behaviors, and the dark triad. Notable projects include safeguarding frameworks in education and language analysis in online sexual abuse. She teaches modules on criminal justice, sexual crimes, and research methodologies. Recent research explores professionals working with female sexual offenders and victims within criminal justice systems.

• Education: MSc Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
• Teaching: ASC110, ASC214, ASC321, SPC101
• Research Collaborations: School of Management, School of Culture and Communications

Her work focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and addressing sexual harm, including online dynamics and forensic psychology. She has presented at international conferences such as the International Symposium on Intercultural Pragmatics and the Welsh Centre for Crime and Social Justice.