Nora Markwalder

Prof. Dr. Nora Markwalder is a Professor of Criminal Law, Law of Criminal Procedure, and Criminology at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), specializing in economic crime. Her research bridges law, economics, sociology, and psychology, focusing on homicides, domestic violence, white-collar crime, and experimental criminal procedural law. She co-authored a Swiss criminal law textbook and the Basler Commentary on Administrative Criminal Law. Her work appears in German, English, and French, addressing topics like firearm homicides, victimization trends, and cybercrime.

• Position: Full Professor at HSG Law School
• Key Research Areas: Homicide Patterns, Domestic Violence, Cybercrime, Legal Procedure
• Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and co-edited commentaries
• Teaching: Courses on criminal law, criminology, and procedural law

Her team includes research assistants and postdocs managing projects on crime surveys, victimology, and international homicide comparisons. She collaborates with Swiss federal agencies (e.g., EBG, SECO) on domestic violence and corporate compliance studies.

Recent articles analyze homicide trends across Europe, firearm-related crimes, and cybercrime victimization through the 2022 Crime Survey. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to legal challenges, blending empirical research with policy recommendations.