Richard Jones

Dr. Richard Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law. He holds a BA from Queen Mary University of London, an MSc from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on surveillance, cybercrime, cybersecurity, and the sociological implications of punishment. He has contributed to major projects like the EPSRC-funded ACCEPT initiative and the EU's IRISS project on surveillance resilience. Jones serves on the editorial board of the British Journal of Criminology and has held visiting academic roles at the University of Oxford. His work bridges technological advancements with legal and ethical frameworks in crime control.

Education: BA (Queen Mary University of London), MSc (University of Edinburgh), PhD (University of Cambridge), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Research Interests:

• Surveillance technologies and their societal impacts
• Cybersecurity policy and cybercrime prevention
• Technological innovations in criminal justice systems
• Penology and rehabilitation strategies

Professional Activities: Advisory roles in EPSRC/FP7-funded projects, editorial board memberships, external examining at Oxford, Cambridge, and Leicester Universities. His recent work addresses post-pandemic cyber policing adaptations and democratic governance challenges.

Labs/Teams: Collaborative projects with IRISS, ACCEPT, and FIDUCIA initiatives focused on cybersecurity resilience and human-related risks in digital environments.