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Dr Luca Follis is an Associate Professor in Criminology within the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex. His interdisciplinary research explores the intersections of law, power, technology, and resistance, with a focus on penal systems, surveillance, and digital activism.
His education includes a PhD in Sociology (with Honours) from the New School for Social Research, where his dissertation won the Albert Solomon Memorial Award. He also holds a B.A. in English Textual Studies from Syracuse University and a B.A. in Sociology and Mass Communication from the University of New Mexico.
- Political Sociology
- Criminology and Penal Governance
- Hacktivism and State Hacking
- Surveillance and Networked Technology
- Carceral Logistics and Prison (Im)mobilities
- Migration, Health Systems, and (Im)mobilities
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing how digital technologies reshape state power and resistance, from state hacking and cyberwar to healthcare access during pandemics. He frequently collaborates with scholars like Anna Fish and engages in critical legal and historical analyses of punishment and control.
- Albert Solomon Memorial Award in Sociology, New School for Social Research
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Luca Follis advises students and contributes to academic discourse through editorial work, collaborative research, and public engagement. While specific grant details are not listed, his extensive publication record and interdisciplinary projects suggest active research funding. He is involved in critical studies of justice infrastructures, carceral systems, and digital governance.
His work bridges historical and contemporary issues, from 19th-century penal governance to modern cyber conflicts, often situating technological change within broader political and cultural dynamics. He contributes to both academic and public understanding of power, resistance, and justice in digital and carceral contexts.
