Veronika Poniscjakova

Dr Veronika Poniscjakova is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of the Portsmouth Military Education (PME) Team at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Business & Law. Based at RAF Halton, she teaches at the School of Strategy, Marketing and Innovation and contributes to the Centre of Excellence in Defence, Risk & Resilience. She holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Nottingham (2019), focusing on political violence in Israel.

Education:

• Ph.D. in International Relations, University of Nottingham (2019)

Research Interests:

• International Relations
• Conflict and Security Studies
• Ukraine and Middle East Dynamics
• NATO Policy Analysis
• Political Violence and Terrorism
• Right-Wing Political Ideology

Her recent publications analyze Ukraine's military strategies, Hamas's political role, and Eastern European geopolitical shifts. Media engagements frequently address Ukraine-related crises, with over 75 expert contributions to international broadcasts.

Key Achievements:

• Recipient of the 2024 Best Dissemination Award (Faculty of Business and Law)
• 2024 Fellow Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• 2023 Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award for Partnerships

Teaching responsibilities include five courses at RAF Halton, emphasizing defense and strategic studies. She actively advises on PhD research in her areas of expertise.