Lys van de Voorde

Lys van de Voorde is a Junior researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), a position she has held since 2025. The NSCR conducts fundamental scientific research on crime and law enforcement as part of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).

Research Focus:

• Specializes in Extremism and Terrorism studies
• Expertise in Radicalization processes
• Particular focus on Female Violent Extremism
• Contributes to NSCR's research theme on Extremism/Terrorism

Prior to her current role, van de Voorde served as a Lecturer in Criminology at Leiden University Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology (2023-2025) and as a Research Assistant focusing on Radicalization and (Female) Violent Extremism at Tilburg University (2022-2023). Her work supports NSCR's mission of conducting substantively innovative, methodologically advanced research that addresses major societal issues in security and justice.

Professional Timeline:

• 2025-present: Junior researcher, NSCR
• 2023-2025: Lecturer in Criminology, Leiden University
• 2022-2023: Research Assistant, Tilburg University