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Jack Cunliffeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cybercrime
• Policy Evaluation
• Quantitative Methods
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Dr Jack Cunliffe is a Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods and Criminology at the University of Kent's School of Social Sciences, serving as Director of Studies for Criminology since joining in 2015. His academic journey began with a mathematics undergraduate degree, followed by a PhD in Social Policy from the London School of Economics, and prior government experience in the Home Office and Ministry of Justice. His educational background includes: PhD in Social Policy, London School of Economics (thesis on structural equation modelling of area characteristics as offending risk factors) Undergraduate degree in Mathematics Dr Cunliffe's primary research focuses are cybercrime (particularly online drug trade and fraud) and policy evaluation (assessing prison interventions and drug diversion schemes). He actively contributes as the School of Social Sciences champion for the Institute of Cyber Security for Society and collaborates across disciplines on identity fusion, charitable giving during the pandemic, and primary school civic education. His methodological expertise lies in advanced quantitative analysis of administrative and survey data. His publication record (2017-2025) demonstrates a cohesive research trajectory: early work centered on cryptomarkets and darknet drug trade (2017-2019), evolving into prison rehabilitation interventions (2024-2025) and pandemic-related social behavior (2023). These publications, appearing in high-impact journals like Nature Human Behaviour and BMJ, reflect interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to addressing pressing societal issues through rigorous quantitative methods. No scientific awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided information. Dr Cunliffe has led quantitative components of major projects including the Ministry of Justice-funded Prison Leavers Project and evaluations of police drug diversion schemes. He mentors PhD students in cybercrime and policy evaluation and has designed significant curriculum reforms for Kent's criminology program. His grant portfolio reflects strong partnerships with government agencies and interdisciplinary academic teams. As the School of Social Sciences representative for the Institute of Cyber Security for Society, Dr Cunliffe fosters cross-school collaboration on cybercrime research. He also plays a central role in the criminology program's academic leadership, having overseen a comprehensive curriculum redesign and teaching advanced quantitative methods and cybercrime courses.

Rense Cortenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Social Sciences
• Experimental Sociology
• Social Media
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Rense Corten is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. His work focuses on trust, cooperation, and social networks in contexts like the sharing economy, online criminal networks, and digital society. He holds a PhD in Social Sciences (2009) and MSc in Sociology (2004), both from Utrecht University. Key research areas include computational social sciences, experimental sociology, and the governance of digital systems. He has held academic positions since 2009, including a visiting scholar at Stanford University (2010–2011) and leadership roles in projects like the NWO Vidi grant-funded study on trust in the sharing economy. His research explores how social networks influence behavior in contexts such as peer-to-peer markets, social media, and citizen collectives. Notable contributions include studies on reputation systems in cryptomarkets and the role of social cohesion in care initiatives. Awards include the NWO Vidi grant (2016). He is affiliated with research groups like the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) and the Utrecht Platform for Applied Data Science.

Eric L. Sevignyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Drugs and Crime
• Public Policy
• Sentencing and Incarceration
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Eric L. Sevigny is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, where he conducts research at the intersection of drugs, crime, and public policy. He received his PhD in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006, establishing his foundation in policy analysis and criminological research. Dr. Sevigny's research focuses on: Sentencing and incarceration dynamics Drug court effectiveness Measurement of drug-related problems including cryptomarkets Public health, safety, and economic impacts of marijuana policy reforms Cannabis market structures and grower behaviors His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a concentrated focus on cannabis policy evaluation through international comparative studies, with recurring themes in small-scale cultivation practices, cryptomarket analysis, and the societal impacts of marijuana legalization. These works span criminology, public health, and policy analysis journals, reflecting interdisciplinary methodological approaches including systematic reviews, cross-national surveys, and evidence mapping. Dr. Sevigny has secured research funding from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for studies examining drug problem measurement and marijuana policy effects. His current NIDA-funded systematic review analyzes societal impacts of state marijuana law changes. He is affiliated with Georgia State's Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group (EBCS), where he investigates drug policy-cybersecurity intersections, particularly regarding cryptomarkets and darknet intelligence.

Matthew Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Internet Studies
• Social Media
• Online Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Allen serves as Executive Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities and Professor of Internet Studies at Edith Cowan University (ECU), a position he assumed in 2022 after leading Deakin University's School of Communication and Creative Arts (2013-2019). As Australia's first Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University (1994-2022), he established the discipline's foundational academic department and co-edited two editions of the authoritative Handbook of Internet Research. His educational background includes a Master of Arts from Murdoch University (1998), Doctor of Philosophy from The Australian National University (1991), and Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours from The University of Sydney (1987). Allen's research examines the historical evolution and societal impacts of digital technologies, with seminal contributions to understanding Web 2.0's development, online drug communication patterns, and broadband policy frameworks in rural Australia. Recent publications reveal consistent thematic threads: harm reduction narratives in digital drug discourse (2021), pandemic-era connectivity challenges (2020), and critical analyses of internet historiography. His work bridges technical infrastructure studies with sociological perspectives, particularly examining digital exclusion layers and socio-economic implications of broadband access in marginalized communities. Allen's recognition includes the Australian Teaching and Learning Fellowship (2009) and Australian Award for University Teaching (2000). Professional leadership encompasses presidency of the Association of Internet Researchers (Life Member), directorship of the Internet Industry Association, and decade-long chairmanship of the Library Board of Western Australia.

Silje Anderdal Bakkenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital criminology
• Qualitative methods
• Illegal markets
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Silje Anderdal Bakken is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. She is actively engaged in research on digital criminology with a focus on illegal markets, social media, and drug-related activities in digital spaces. She contributes significantly to the ERC-project "Digital DNA" led by Mareile Kaufmann, examining the evolving relationship between technology, DNA, and evidence. Her educational background includes a PhD from the Department of Sociology at University of Copenhagen with a dissertation titled Drug dealing on social media. A sociological study of risk, trust, and capital in illegal markets . She also holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees in criminology from the University of Oslo, and a Bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Bergen. In 2022-2023, she worked as a university lecturer at IKRS. Bakken's research interests center on digital criminology and qualitative methods, particularly digital ethnography and digital interviews. Her work explores how illegal drug markets operate on social media and darknet platforms, examining risk, trust, and capital formation in these digital environments. She investigates the visual aspects of online drug markets, the transition from traditional dealing to social media influencing, and the development of digital capital in illegal markets. Her publication record reveals a strong focus on the intersection of digital technology and criminology, with particular emphasis on social media platforms as venues for illegal drug markets. Her research demonstrates methodological innovation through the development of app-based textual interviews and visual analysis of digital criminal spaces. The work spans theoretical contributions to criminological understanding of digital markets while maintaining empirical grounding in Nordic contexts. Bakken teaches and supervises across multiple courses at bachelor's and master's levels, including KRIM1100 Introduction to criminology, KRIM2963 and KRIM4963 Crime and technology, and various thesis supervision courses. Her teaching responsibilities cover qualitative methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels, reflecting her expertise in digital research methodologies. She is affiliated with several research groups including Law and Technology (JOT), Police and Technology, and thematic groups focused on Digital criminology, Research ethics, and Criminological theory. Her current work on the ERC-project "Digital DNA" represents a significant expansion of her research into the relationship between consumer DNA testing and law enforcement practices.

G M Wali Ullahمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Corporate Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• FinTech
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. G M Wali Ullah is a finance academic at Flinders University's College of Business, Government and Law, with over 10 years of teaching experience in Australia and Bangladesh. His research spans Corporate Finance, Behavioral Finance, FinTech, Supply Chain Management, and Climate Finance. Ph.D. in Corporate Finance (University of Adelaide) MSc in International Finance (University of Westminster) BBA in Finance (East West University, Bangladesh) His work on managerial ability, supply chain power, and FinTech has been published in top ABDC-ranked journals like Energy Economics and British Accounting Review . Recent studies focus on climate finance, social capital in FinTech lending, and geopolitical impacts on crypto markets. Notable awards include the 2025 CBGL Teaching Innovation Award, Mace Bearer for Adelaide University's 2022 graduating class, and full scholarships for doctoral and postgraduate studies.

Roderic Broadhurstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organized Crime
• Transnational Crime
• Cybercrime
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Roderic Broadhurst is an Emeritus Professor of Criminology at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the School of Regulation and Global Governance and the Research School of Asia and the Pacific. He holds a PhD from the University of Western Australia and an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge. His career includes roles at the University of Hong Kong, Queensland University of Technology, and Griffith University. His research focuses on organized crime, cybercrime, transnational crime, and violence in post-conflict states like Cambodia. Key projects include the ANU Cybercrime Observatory, studies on darknet markets, and analysis of child exploitation material distribution. He co-authored Violence and the Civilizing Process in Cambodia , examining historical violence patterns in non-Western contexts. Recent work addresses cybercrime trends, including malware distribution via spam, opioid availability on darknet platforms, and illicit weapon sales. His projects often involve collaboration with criminal justice agencies in Australia, China, and Cambodia. Broadhurst has advised parliamentary committees on law enforcement capabilities regarding child exploitation and cyber threats. His academic contributions span over 90 publications since 2005, covering organized crime in Asia, cybercrime typologies, and restorative justice outcomes. He has directed major research initiatives, including the ARC Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security.

• Cybercrime
• Economic Crime
• Network Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Décary-Hétu is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Criminology. He currently serves as Interim Director of the Centre international de criminologie comparée (CICC). His research focuses on cybercrime, economic crime, network analysis, and big data, with a particular emphasis on darknet markets, cybersecurity, and illicit online activities. He has advised numerous graduate students and leads major research projects funded by organizations like FRQSC and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Key affiliations include the Darknet and Anonymity Research Center (DARC) and the Smart Cybersecurity Network (SERENE-RISC). He has published extensively on topics including cryptomarket dynamics, police crackdown impacts, and cybercriminal networks. Notable awards include the 2015 ISSDP Best Presentation Award (Young Researcher) and the 2009 Prix Daniel Élie. His grants include leadership roles in strategic research groups like the Centre international de criminologie comparée (CICC) and projects on cybersecurity resilience, cyberfinancial fraud, and the impact of police operations on darknet offenders. He collaborates internationally on studies of illicit drug markets, cryptocurrency use in crime, and organized crime adaptation strategies. Labs/Teams: Director of DARC and core member of CICC; participates in interdisciplinary cybersecurity teams like the Human-Centric Cybersecurity Partnership.

• Forensic Science
• Drug Intelligence
• Organized Crime Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marie Morelato is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), affiliated with the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and the Centre for Forensic Science. She holds a PhD in drug intelligence from UTS (2015) and a prestigious Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2015–2019). Her research focuses on forensic intelligence, illicit drug data analysis, and organized crime systems, emphasizing data triangulation from sources like cryptomarkets, seizures, and wastewater. She teaches courses such as Forensic Intelligence and serves as Course Director for the Bachelor of Forensic Science program. Marie has received awards including the UTS Teaching and Learning Award (2022) and recognition for contributions to student learning (2024). She leads grants on drug surveillance, including the Residue and Post Overdose Substance Testing (RePOST) project and studies on opioid-related harms. Her editorial roles include Associate Editor for Forensic Science International and contributions to the International Association of Forensic Sciences. Her work bridges forensic science with intelligence-led policing, advancing methodologies like machine learning for crime scene analysis and portable NIR drug detection. She collaborates with agencies like the Australian Federal Police and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex criminal systems.

Xi Liمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Fintech innovation
• Blockchain technology
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xi Li is a Lecturer in Finance at the ICMA Centre, University of Reading, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, fintech innovation, and blockchain technology. She holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Durham University and an MSc in Financial Engineering from the University of Southern California. Her research examines cutting-edge topics in financial technology, including cryptocurrency market dynamics, blockchain applications in finance, and corporate financial strategies. Publications appear in top-tier journals like Management Science , The British Accounting Review , and Quantitative Finance , with a focus on empirical analysis of market behaviors. Awards include: 2021: Five best paper awards for 'Crypto Wash Trading' from Asseth-Kaiko, Crypto and Blockchain Economic Research Conference, Asia-Pacific Association of Derivatives, ML Conference, and FMA 2015: Best Paper Prize for 'Social Connection, Reference Point and M&A Performance' She has secured research funding from the National Social Sciences Foundation of China and the Ministry of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences. Currently teaches 'Introductory Economics for Business and Finance' (IC103).

Meropi Tzanetakisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Criminology
• Illicit Drug Markets
• Platformisation
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Dr. Meropi Tzanetakis is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Digital Criminology at the University of Manchester’s Department of Criminology within the School of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on socio-technical aspects of digital drug markets, platform capitalism, and illicit market dynamics. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Vienna and has held academic positions across Europe, including at the Universities of Innsbruck, Vienna, Oslo, and Essex. Dr. Tzanetakis has secured over €750,000 in external grants, including the prestigious Elise Richter Grant (FWF) and an Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship. Her work examines how digital platforms reshape drug markets and explores governance challenges in cybercrime contexts. She leads the interdisciplinary MSc program 'Digital Trust, Security and Society' at Manchester and serves on editorial boards for journals like Kriminologisches Journal and Emerald Studies in Digital Crime . Education: PhD in Political Science (University of Vienna), MA in Political Science (University of Vienna) Grants: Elise Richter Grant (€395k), Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship (€166k), FFG-funded KIRAS project (€201k) Her research spans interdisciplinary collaborations with policymakers, industry, and civil society. Recent studies include analyses of pricing mechanisms in online drug markets, platform governance, and the socio-economic impacts of digitalization on illicit economies. Key Awards: Elise Richter Grant (2023), Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship (2017), Marie Jahoda Fellowship (2015) Teaching: Leads modules on digital trust, drug policy, and criminology Dr. Tzanetakis’ contributions bridge criminology, political science, and sociology, addressing global challenges in drug policy and digital security. Her work has been published in top journals such as International Journal of Drug Policy and Qualitative Research .

Luca Giommoniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Illicit drug markets
• Human trafficking
• Organized crime
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luca Giommoni is a Reader in Criminology at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences, specializing in illicit drug markets, human trafficking, and the impact of digital technologies on crime. He holds a PhD from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan and was a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research generates over £1.5 million in funding from ESRC, EPSRC, and international bodies. Collaborations include the Social Data Science Lab and Hate Lab, focusing on online communities and social network analysis. Giommoni’s work addresses illicit markets’ evolution, cybersecurity challenges, and policy implications of global crime dynamics. Education: PhD in Criminology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan (2011–2015) Visiting Scholar, University of Maryland, USA (2013–2014) MSc in Applied Social Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan (2009–2011) Research Interests: Illicit drug markets, human trafficking, organized crime, cybersecurity, and digital crime prevention. Recent projects include analyzing precursor regulations’ impact on drug markets, human trafficking detection via online platforms, and the Taliban ban’s effects on European drug trade. Grants & Collaborations: £1.5M+ in research income from national/international grants. Key partnerships include the Social Data Science Lab (£1.5M as Co-Investigator) and HateLab (£1.8M ESRC grant). Notable projects include 'How Online Technologies are Transforming Transnational Organized Crime' (£449,957 ESRC). Teaching: Leads postgraduate courses on international crime and criminology, including 'Researching Crime, Safety & Justice' and 'Transnational Crimes'. Supervises PhD students in illicit markets, human trafficking, and cybercrime. Labs & Teams: Active in the HateLab (cyberhate research) and Social Data Science Lab (online crime analysis). Engages in international collaborations, including the National Cyber Security Centre's Academic Centre of Excellence.

Giulia Berlusconiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Criminology
• Organized Crime
• Illicit Markets
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Giulia Berlusconi is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Surrey, part of the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Criminology from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (2014), alongside MA and BA degrees in Social Sciences and Criminology from Italian universities. Her research focuses on illicit markets, organized crime, and criminal networks, with emphasis on drug trafficking, commercial sex markets, and transnational crime dynamics. Her academic affiliations include the International Network for Social Network Analysis, European Society of Criminology, and International Association for the Study of Organized Crime. Current teaching includes criminology and research methods modules (e.g., SOC1059, SOC1058). A key project, funded by the British Academy (2022), investigates risk perceptions among men who purchase sex in England/Wales, exploring impacts of prostitution legislation. Research outputs include analyses of heroin/cocaine trafficking networks, cryptomarket drug trade determinants, and criminal network resilience post-law enforcement interventions. She collaborates internationally with institutions like Cardiff University and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Publications span journals such as Global Crime , Crime, Law and Social Change , and European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research . Her work integrates social network analysis with crime prevention strategies, including forecasting organized crime violence (e.g., Camorra in Naples). She advises on PhD topics related to illicit markets and criminal networks, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

• Substance Use Disorders
• Opioid and Stimulant Epidemiology
• Overdose Prevention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raminta Daniulaityte is an Associate Professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU). Her research focuses on substance use epidemiology, illicit drug markets, overdose prevention, and the use of social media/dark web data to study public health trends. She investigates opioid and stimulant use patterns, fentanyl contamination, self-medication practices, and policy implications of drug-related harms. Her work spans qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing overdose deaths, toxicology data, and community experiences. Notable areas include gender differences in methamphetamine use, fentanyl market dynamics, and the impact of the pandemic on substance use. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining fieldwork with digital data analysis to address emerging drug threats. Despite prolific output, no specific grants, awards, or advisees are explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Jennifer Fleetwoodمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Criminology
• Sociology of Crime
• Narrative Criminology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Fleetwood is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at City, University of London, where she joined in January 2024. She holds a PhD based on ethnographic research in Ecuadorian prisons, focusing on women in drug trafficking. She is a leading scholar in narrative criminology and has published extensively on gender, crime, and justice. Senior Lecturer, City, University of London (2025–present) Former teaching positions at Goldsmiths, University of London; University of Greenwich; University of Leicester; University of Kent Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Postgraduate Certificate in Education Her research centers on personal narratives of crime , with a focus on women’s roles in drug trafficking, sentencing reform, and the death penalty for drug mules. She employs ethnographic and narrative methods, often working at the intersection of sociology, criminology, and feminist theory. Her work critically examines how stories shape public understanding of crime and justice. Her recent publications highlight a consistent trend in exploring gendered narratives in illicit drug markets , resistance to structural oppression , and ethical challenges in ethnographic research . She has increasingly focused on information security for criminological researchers, advocating for better practices in digital fieldwork safety and data protection. British Society of Criminology Book Prize (2015) for Drug Mules: Women in the International Cocaine Trade Editor, Crime, Media, Culture (2025–present) Editor, British Journal of Criminology (2022–present) Editorial Board Member, Sociology Compass (2014–present) Jennifer actively supervises PhD students and welcomes proposals in qualitative research, particularly those using ethnography, narrative analysis, or creative methods. She has served on editorial boards of major criminology journals and contributes to public discourse through media appearances, including BBC Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed . Her work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, emphasizing the power of stories in challenging dominant narratives of crime and punishment. She is fluent in Latin American Spanish and conducts research with an international scope, particularly in Latin America. Her expertise in narrative criminology positions her as a key figure in redefining how personal stories contribute to justice and social change.