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Simona Ciobotaru is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Portsmouth. She is also affiliated with the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime, where she contributes to research on digital crime and justice issues.
Her research focuses on the intersection of criminology, technology, and public policy. Key areas include cybercrime, missing persons in digital spaces, social media engagement in criminal investigations, child rescue alert systems, and digital privacy rights such as the 'right to be forgotten.' Her work combines empirical analysis with policy evaluation, particularly in how digital platforms influence public responses to crime.
The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on how digital technologies reshape crime prevention, victim advocacy, and community involvement in criminal justice. She frequently explores the ethical and operational challenges of using social media in missing persons cases and child protection alerts.
She has contributed to impactful research outputs including peer-reviewed conference papers, commissioned government reports, and public-facing blog posts. These demonstrate her commitment to bridging academic research with practical criminal justice applications.
Simona Ciobotaru has supervised student theses and collaborated with leading researchers such as Karen Shalev Greene and Charlotte Collie. While no formal grants are listed, her involvement in commissioned reports suggests engagement with public sector stakeholders. She is an active contributor to discussions on cybercrime and economic crime through her center affiliations and public commentary.
She is involved in research projects and activities related to cybercrime, with one listed project and multiple professional activities. Her work is disseminated through academic, policy, and media channels, indicating a broad impact beyond traditional scholarly audiences.
