Mischa Dekker

Mischa Dekker is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University, specializing in the Violence and Violence Prevention research group. His work bridges sociology, gender studies, and policy analysis, with a focus on gender-based violence and societal responses.

• Education: PhD in Sociology (University of Amsterdam, Ecole des hautes études en sciences sociales, Paris)
• Research: Explores the politicization of street harassment, intersectional identities, and post-#MeToo policy frameworks.
• Awards: NWO-Veni grant recipient for his project on sexual violence policy in cultural sectors.
• Teaching: Co-teaches graduate courses on Crisis and Security Management and Violence, Interventions, and Policing.