جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Andreas Dafnosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Social Movement Theory
• Political Extremism and Radicalisation
• Social Media Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andreas Dafnos is a Researcher at the Institute of Political Science, Bundeswehr University Munich, focusing on comparative digital dynamics of riots and multi-method integration within the SPARTA research project. He previously completed his Ph.D. at the University of Sheffield (2021) with a thesis on the mobilization processes of the British far-right (2009–2019) and holds a double Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Human Development from Maastricht University and the United Nations University, as well as a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Athens University of Economics and Business. Current affiliations: Institute of Political Science, Bundeswehr University Munich; Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right (CARR) Fellow Education: Ph.D. (Sheffield), MSc (Maastricht/UNU), BSc (Athens UoE) His research interests span Social Movement Theory , Political Extremism and Radicalization , Social Media Analytics , and Far-Right Politics . His work includes protest event analysis, automated event extraction tools for far-right studies, and analysis of violent conspiratorial narratives in extreme right manifestos. Recent projects include transnational radical-right mobilization in the UK, the Right-Wing Terrorism and Violence (RTV) Dataset, and the European Violent Right-Wing Extremism Monitoring Project, where he serves as a country expert for Greece, Cyprus, and the UK. His publications address topics such as the 2009–2019 far-right mobilizations in Britain, the Battle of Cable Street's legacy, and methodologies for countering radicalization. He is fluent in Greek and English.

Elanie Rodermondمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Terrorism
• Extremism
• Political Violence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Elanie Rodermond is an Associate Professor at the Department of Criminology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement. Her expertise centers on terrorism, extremism, and political violence, with a focus on radicalization processes, reintegration of extremist offenders, and legal responses to extremism. She holds editorial roles at journals such as Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression and chairs the European Society of Criminology Working Group on Radicalisation, Extremism, and Terrorism. Education: PhD in Criminology (2018) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, funded by a Research Talent Grant from NWO. She has supervised multiple PhD students and postdocs, and her work has been recognized with awards including the KNAW Early Career Award (2023) and the Gezina van der Molen prize (2019). Teaching: Coordinates master courses on terrorism and extremism responses, including the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, which brings together students and incarcerated individuals. She also teaches Developmental and Life-Course Criminology in the BSc program. Grants and Collaborations: Secured over ten grants from institutions like NWO, the Swedish Research Council, and the Dutch Ministry of Justice. Her research involves international consortia, including the 4C (Sweden-led) and SCRIPT (Avans Hogeschool) projects. She advises the Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) on counter-terrorism strategies. Public Engagement: Regularly contributes to media discussions on extremism and terrorism via TV and newspapers, offering expert commentary on societal and legal issues.

• Democracy Studies
• Political History
• Modern State Transformations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen W. Sawyer is the Ballantine-Leavitt Professor of History and Director of the Center for Critical Democracy Studies at the American University of Paris (AUP). He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and has held fellowships at institutions such as the University of Chicago, Collège de France, and Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences. His research focuses on democracy, modern state transformations, urban policy, and European political thought, with a particular emphasis on 19th-century France. Education: Sawyer earned his BA from Hanover College, followed by MA and PhD in History from the University of Chicago. His academic leadership roles include editorial board memberships for Annales and directorship of The Tocqueville Review . Research Interests: Sawyer’s work examines democracy as a mode of popular governance and state formation. Key projects include Demos Assembled (2018) and the forthcoming Demos Rising (2025), exploring democratic origins in France. He also studies urban policy, cultural planning, and radicalization prevention in contemporary France. Publications: Over 60 articles and 9 edited volumes, including works on Foucault, Rosanvallon, and democratic theory. Recent works address radicalization, statecraft, and transnational democratic histories. Grants & Fellowships: Neubauer Collegium Fellow (2014), Stanford Kratter Visiting Professor (2020), and Stanford Behavioral Sciences Research Fellow (2018–2019). Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of Annales (English edition), Director of Tocqueville Review , and founder of Tocqueville21. Labs/Teams: Leads the Democracy Labs (D.Labs) at AUP’s Center for Critical Democracy Studies, focusing on de-radicalization and democratic resilience.

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Racial and Ethnic Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Waqas Tufail is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University. His work bridges academic research, activism, and policy critique, focusing on the intersections of race, crime, and policing. Key research areas include: Racialisation of crime and anti-racism Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism Critical policing studies Media representation of criminality Decolonising criminology His research on the racialised framing of UK 'grooming gang' scandals has had significant policy impact, notably influencing a 2020 Home Office report. He co-founded the Northern Police Monitoring Project, a grassroots initiative addressing police harassment. Current supervised doctoral research explores the far-right's impact on ethnic minority perceptions of Britishness. Waqas collaborates with international human rights organisations and contributes to public discourse through media commentary.

• Radicalisation
• Misinformation
• International Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rob Dickinson is a Doctoral Candidate in Psychology & Public Health at the University of Sussex and holds a Research Fellow position with the Dangerous Speech Project. He specializes in radicalization dynamics, misinformation, and public health, with interdisciplinary expertise spanning international development, economics, and policy. His work examines far-right media radicalization (e.g., PragerU) and misinformation during crises like the pandemic. Dickinson has held roles across academia, including Research Officer/Assistant at Sussex's Science Policy Research Unit and Geography departments, and non-academic roles such as Executive Director at Humanity Research Consultancy. Education includes an MA in Development Studies (Institute of Development Studies, 2017–2018) and a BA in Public Policy (University of Michigan, 2013–2016). He completed certifications in Network Dynamics, R programming, Tableau, and Bayesian Statistics through Sussex and online platforms. Research focuses on media manipulation, conspiracy theories, and health misinformation. His FRAMES project with Tom Cowin investigates PragerU's role in radicalization, with publications analyzing far-right media strategies, pandemic misinformation, and cardiovascular disease prevention. Recent work includes gamified inoculation against misinformation and systematic reviews of digital health interventions. He has been honored with the Adam Weiler Research Impact Award (2024) and the US Presidential Election Research Fellowship (2023–2024). Teaching includes seminars on Development Studies and International Political Economy, alongside freelance tutoring.

Lee Jarvisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Politics
• Security Studies
• Terrorism Studies
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Lee Jarvis is a Professor of International Politics at Loughborough University and holds honorary Adjunct Professor positions at the University of Adelaide and Honorary Professor at the University of East Anglia. His research examines security challenges such as terrorism, cyber-threats, and pandemics, focusing on their societal and policy implications. He has authored/edited 15 books and over 60 articles, with funding from ESRC, AHRC, and NATO. Jarvis co-edits Critical Studies on Terrorism and leads interdisciplinary initiatives like the Cyberterrorism Project. He actively collaborates with policymakers and communities, including a project involving Muslim communities in Eastern England creating films on 'British [Muslim] Values'. Education: PhD (International Politics) from the University of Birmingham (2008). Leadership roles include Associate Dean for Research at the University of East Anglia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He currently directs Loughborough's Centre for Security Studies. Research interests span critical security theory, counter-terrorism frameworks, and the intersections of media, law, and political discourse. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods and public engagement, with recent focus on pandemic politics and cyberterrorism discourse. Professional service includes ESRC Peer Review College membership and 2023 election as British International Studies Association Trustee. His award-winning book Terrorism: A Critical Introduction remains a foundational text in the field. Advising: Supervised 10 PhD completions and examined 18 theses globally. Grants reviewed for over 45 organizations, showcasing his extensive academic leadership and policy influence. Key initiatives include founding the Cyberterrorism Project and directing BISA's Critical Studies on Terrorism working group, fostering global scholarly collaboration.

• Crisis Management
• Counter-Terrorism
• Radicalisation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Baker-Beall is a Senior Lecturer in Crisis and Disaster Management at Bournemouth University's Disaster Management Centre, where he serves as Programme Leader for the MSc in Disaster Management. He teaches units including Management of Man-Made Disasters, Foreign Policy Analysis, and Crisis Management. His research examines EU counter-terrorism policies, radicalization processes, and crisis management frameworks, with current projects analyzing pandemic responses for cyber crisis preparedness and counter-terrorism strategy evolution. Core interests include security discourse, border control securitization, and disaster governance. Baker-Beall's publications demonstrate consistent focus on terrorism studies and crisis management, with recent work emphasizing: Empirical analyses of terrorist perpetrator profiles and online radicalization pathways Critical discourse studies of EU security frameworks Policy evaluations of UK counter-terrorism strategies He has supervised 7 PhD students to completion including Dr. Katerina Krulisova (sexual violence discourse) and Dr. Gareth Mott (cyberterrorism securitization), and currently mentors 3 doctoral candidates researching disaster risk reduction and public policy. As co-convenor of the BISA Critical Terrorism Studies Working Group (2011-2015), he helped shape interdisciplinary security discourse. His grant involvement includes the AFTERCAB project (GCRF, 2020) examining crisis response systems.

Julian Junkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Extremism Research
• Radicalization Prevention
• Counter-Violent Extremism (CVE)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Julian Junk is Professor for Extremism Research and Resilience to Extremism at the Hesse State University of Applied Sciences for Public Management and Security (HöMS), where he also heads the Research Center for Resilience to Extremism. He concurrently serves as Head of the Research Group on Radicalization, Terrorism, and Extremism Prevention at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), a leading Leibniz Institute. He has held academic and research positions at Leipzig University, Potsdam University, Goethe University Frankfurt, and Freie Universität Berlin, and has been a visiting scholar at Columbia University, University of Hamburg, and WZB Berlin. Master of Public Administration and Management, University of Konstanz, Lund, and IEP Aix-en-Provence (2006–2010) Julian Junk’s research centers on radicalization, extremism, and security policy, with a strong focus on evaluation methodologies in prevention programs (P/CVE). His work explores the dynamics of digital radicalization, the role of civil society in deradicalization, and the ethical challenges of researching extremist content online. He contributes significantly to the conceptualization of radicalization as a multidimensional process, advocating for inclusive and evidence-based policy interventions. His recent publications analyze trends in online extremism, evaluation frameworks in multi-agency prevention settings, and transnational security risks such as political polarization and right-wing terrorism. He has co-edited influential volumes on security studies, UN peacekeeping, and radicalization, and regularly contributes to the annual Friedensgutachten (Peace Report) on transnational security risks. Contributor, Friedensgutachten (Peace Report) on Transnational Security Risks (2018–2025) Member, Federal Task Force on Islamism Prevention Julian Junk leads the PrEval research network, focusing on evaluation in extremism prevention, and has directed major research projects such as RADIS, VORTEX, and KURI. He collaborates extensively with governmental and civil society actors to transfer academic insights into practice. His work emphasizes the importance of ethical research, democratic resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing contemporary security challenges. He has advised and collaborated with institutions including the European Commission (Radicalisation Awareness Network), German Federal Government, and various Leibniz associations. His editorial roles include co-editing special issues and books on security studies and radicalization.

Francesca Melhuishمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nostalgia
• Politics of emotions
• Gothic representations of race & gender
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesca Melhuish is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the School of Politics and International Relations and the Department of Politics and International Relations. Her research explores nostalgia, the politics of emotions, and gothic representations of race and gender in political contexts. Research Interests: Nostalgia as a political emotion Visual politics and national identity Gothic imagery in gender/race narratives Colonial legacies in contemporary policy Her recent work examines nostalgic rhetoric in Brexit discourse, EU radicalisation policies, and the intersection of gothic aesthetics with political narratives. She previously held postdoctoral positions at the Universities of Birmingham, Durham, Nottingham, and Warwick, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on Politics, History, and Law. Supervision: Currently supervising PhD student Desiree Atieno Acholla in History

• Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
• Radicalisation Prevention and Intervention
• Psychological First Aid and Trauma Support
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey DeMarco is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University within the Faculty of Science and Technology. As a chartered forensic psychologist and senior policy professional, he bridges academic research with high-impact operational work for entities including the European Commission and UNICEF across global contexts from conflict zones to digital safety initiatives. His research centers on three critical domains: online harms (particularly child sexual abuse exploitation), radicalisation prevention/intervention, and psychological first aid/trauma support systems. This manifests in projects investigating digital safety for youth in MENA/eastern Africa, well-being 'hubs' for conflict-affected families, and psychopathology assessments of adolescent victims/offenders. His work consistently examines the psychology-technology interface through both policy development and empirical research. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on content moderator mental health, with 8 of 15 recent articles addressing coping strategies, secondary trauma, and well-being frameworks. This cluster demonstrates rigorous methodological diversity (qualitative, cross-sectional, VR interventions) while maintaining thematic coherence around digital labor risks and protective systems for 'digital key workers'. He currently supervises PhD candidate Zoe Davenport (enrolled January 2024) and leads the 'Invisible risks: Combating secondary trauma to safeguard children' project, which extends his research into trauma mitigation within child protection systems. His teaching includes the advanced module PSY4223 Trauma Impacts and Interventions, directly integrating his operational expertise into academic curriculum.

Charlotte Heath-Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Counter-Radicalisation Policies
• Terrorism Memorials and Collective Memory
• UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy (Prevent)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charlotte Heath-Kelly is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, leading the ERC-funded 'Neoliberal Terror' project examining counter-radicalisation practices in Europe. Her work bridges security studies, criminology, and political theory, with a focus on counter-terrorism policies, memory studies, and the intersection of social welfare with national security. Education: PhD in International Politics (Aberystwyth, 2012); MSc Political Theory (Cardiff, 2008); BA Politics and Philosophy (Cardiff, 2005). Research Highlights: Principal Investigator on the ERC-funded 'Neoliberal Terror' project (€1.5M, 2020–2025). Leading studies on UK Prevent Strategy implementation in healthcare and education sectors. Author of Death and Security: Memory and Mortality at the Bombsite (2016) and co-author of The Politics of Preventing Violent Extremism (2025). Awards: Shortlisted for the Susan Strange Book Prize (2014) for Politics of Violence . Grants and Projects: ESRC Future Research Leaders Award (£135,486, 2016–2019). Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (£82,560, 2015). Lab/Team: Leads the 'Neoliberal Terror' research team at Warwick, exploring CVE policy diffusion and healthcare-sector counterterrorism surveillance.

• Counter-Terrorism
• Violent Extremism
• Radicalization Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Lewis is a Research Fellow at the School of International Relations, University of St Andrews. His work focuses on counter-radicalization strategies, trauma's role in violent extremism, and systematic review methodologies. He has contributed to interdisciplinary research on youth radicalization interventions, counter-terrorism policy impacts, and online extremism dynamics. Research emphasizes trauma-informed approaches to security threats and evidence-based policy development. His publications include systematic reviews on case management interventions, trauma-adversity linkages, and lived experiences of counter-terrorism measures. Lewis collaborates internationally on projects analyzing radicalization pathways and developing effective mitigation strategies. Key areas include evaluating non-criminal justice interventions, analyzing behavioral de-radicalization techniques, and synthesizing evidence from global case studies. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation in security threat mitigation.

• Dutch Social Sciences
• Organized Crime Social Sciences
• Radicalisation Social Sciences
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard Staring is a Full Professor of Criminology at the Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, with an extensive research portfolio comprising 194 publications. His work critically examines crime-migration intersections within Dutch and European legal frameworks, emphasizing policy impacts on vulnerable populations. His research fingerprint reveals dominant expertise in Dutch Social Sciences (100%), with high concentration in Organized Crime (64%), Radicalisation (42%), and Migration Control (42%). Substantial contributions span Private Organization (42%), Drug Crime (21%), Participatory Research (21%), and Internal Migration (21%), focusing on undocumented migrant resilience and institutional responses. Recent publications demonstrate a shift toward healthcare access violations in Fortress Europe, psychological impacts of illegal residence, and nuanced risk modeling for Islamist extremism—highlighting systemic failures in migration governance and security policy. Scientific awards: Erasmus Research Prize 2023 (awarded to Criminology research group) Staring supervises academic work (10 supervised outputs) and secures major grants, including the 2023 NWO-funded FORT-PORT project targeting subversive crime in Rotterdam Port. His press engagement (26 media appearances) actively shapes public discourse on migrant healthcare rights and deportation policies. He leads the Criminology research group and organizes pivotal initiatives like the FORT-PORT Kick-off (April 2024), collaborating with Dutch institutions on migration enforcement and port security projects through participatory methodologies.

Stijn Sieckelinckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Radicalisation
• Radicalization
• Youth Work
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stijn Sieckelinck is a Full Professor at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Youth Work and related fields. His research focuses on radicalization, extremism, and counter-extremism, with a strong emphasis on youth resilience, community engagement, and social participation. Sieckelinck actively contributes to professional discourse through publications, conference organization, and media commentary. 2025: 5 publications including reports and articles on poverty intervention, digital youth engagement, and democratic potential in youth work. 2024: 2 publications focusing on practical youth work methodologies. 2023: 7 publications addressing systemic challenges in youth support systems and radicalization prevention. 2022: 2 publications on youth work in polarizing environments and experiential knowledge sharing. 2021: 3 publications establishing foundational frameworks for youth resilience and identity development. His research trends reveal a consistent focus on bridging youth work practices with contemporary challenges such as digital transformation, democratic engagement, and poverty-related social issues. Sieckelinck's work emphasizes practical implementation, policy advocacy, and interdisciplinary approaches to youth development.

Jo Finchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Practice Learning
• Assessment in Social Work
• Learning Disabilities
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Jo Finch is a Professor of Social Work and Post Graduate Research at the University of Suffolk , affiliated with the School of Health, Sciences and Society . She is internationally recognized for her work on practice learning , student assessment , and POLICY ACTIVISM related to PREVENT , digital advocacy , and disability rights . BA (Hons) Politics, Newcastle University (1993) Diploma in Social Work & MSc in Social Policy and Social Work, London School of Economics (1997) Professional Doctorate in Social Work, University of Sussex (2010) Her research interests include practice learning, assessment in placements, learning disability advocacy, and the intersection of social work with security policies like PREVENT. She also explores domestic violence , child sexual abuse , and critical self-reflection in social work education . Recent publications examine how [un]popular culture (e.g., TOWIE , Katie Price ) can be used pedagogically to discuss class , gender , and social inequality . Her work highlights systemic barriers faced by marginalized students in social work education , particularly those from racially minoritised backgrounds . Principal Fellow – Higher Education Academy Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) Jo supervises PhD projects on topics such as disability benefits , child maintenance , age assessments for disputed-age children , and person-centered care for profound disabilities . She is actively involved in external examining for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional doctorate programs. Her current research focuses on fitness to practice in universities , confidence in practice learning , and evaluations of Restitute (a service for well-being and confident parenting). She collaborates with Sarah Corrie and David McKendrick on projects related to social work and counter-terrorism , as well as student retention .