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Ontario Hamid, Durrani University : University of Waterloo - Political Science Affiliate Type : Masters - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Waterloo Area(s) of Expertise : Central Asia , Extremism , Middle East and North Africa , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Security , Terrorism Email : durrhami@isu.edu As the son of a terrorism victim Hamid Durrani is striving to understand how to protect future generations from becoming the victims of terrorists and terrorist recruitment. Durrani completed his … Osman, Muna University : Carleton University - NPSIA Affiliate Type : Masters - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Criminology , Extremism , Politics and Government , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Terrorism Email : munaosman2@cmail.carleton.ca As a Master’s candidate Muna is specializing in intelligence, she is interested in radicalization, counterterrorism, the role of the public, and terror groups’ organizational structures. She has taken courses in … Witherspoon, Josiah University : Carleton University - NPSIA Affiliate Type : Masters - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Extremism , Methodologies , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Religion , Security , Terrorism Email : josiahwitherspoon93@gmail.com Josiah Witherspoon is an M.A. Candidate at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University, where he specializes in Intelligence and International Affairs (IIA). His research interests … Jones, David University : Carleton University - NPSIA Affiliate Type : Masters - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Counterterrorism , Middle East and North Africa , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Terrorist organizations Email : djones2@ualberta.ca David Jones is a graduate of the the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Political Science. In the fall of 2017 he will begin a Master … O’Connor, Christopher University : University of Ontario Institute of Technology - Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Location : Canada , Ontario , Oshawa Area(s) of Expertise : Policing and law enforcement , Public safety , Qualitative analysis , Risk , Social media , Youth Email : christopher.oconnor1@uoit.net Christopher’s research thus far has encompassed three key areas: policing, youth, and the social impacts of oil and gas. Increasingly, his research areas are beginning to intersect with terrorism related … Bartlett, Stephanie University : Carleton University - NPSIA Affiliate Type : Masters - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Digital radicalization , Extremism , Security , Technology , Terrorism , Violence Email : stephanie.bartlett@carleton.ca During her undergraduate studies in International Affairs, Stephanie majored in security and developed an interest for terrorism, which led her to NPSIA’s Intelligence and National Security program at Carleton University. … Murray, Matthew University : University of Western Ontario - Sociology Affiliate Type : Masters - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , London , Ontario Area(s) of Expertise : Security Email : mmurra83@uwo.ca Matthew’s work will focus on how police services measure the performance of officers engaging in CVE police work. To date, there are very few academic studies that analyze police metrics, … Corradi, Andrea University : Wilfred Laurier University - Criminology Location : Brantford , Canada , Ontario Area(s) of Expertise : Security , Society , Terrorism , Violence Email : corr9470@mylaurier.ca Andrea is entering her second year of a MA Criminology program at Wilfrid Laurier University and is interested in furthering my development and understanding in these areas. Her thesis will involve applying … Bhatia, Nabil University : Carleton University - Norman Patterson School of International Affairs Affiliate Type : Masters - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Middle East and North Africa , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Security , Terrorism , Transnational terrorism Email : nabil_bhatia@hotmail.com Winer, Kyra University : University of Waterloo - Sociology Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Waterloo Area(s) of Expertise : Homegrown terrorism , Identity , Qualitative analysis , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Violent extremism , Youth Email : kpwiner@uwaterloo.ca Kyra is interested in investigating and comparing the process of becoming a non-violent extremist with the process of becoming a violent extremist, in order to examine the differences between these … Nazari, Noorin University : University of Ottawa - Faculty of Education Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Geographic Areas , Middle East and North Africa , Muslims , Peace and conflict , Peacebuilding , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Religion , Society Email : educplus@uOttawa.ca Noorin is a second-year PhD. candidate in the Faculty of Education of the University of Ottawa. Her research interests include radicalization and de-radicalization in the educational systems of Muslim majority … Diallo, Ousmane Aly University : Wilfred Laurier University - Global Governance, Balsillie School of International Affairs Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Ontario , Waterloo Area(s) of Expertise : Fragile states , State Collapse , West Africa Email : odiallo@balsillieschool.ca Ousmane Aly is a second-year PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University. Her doctoral thesis is on the regional response to the Mali conflict and … Leighton, Lauren Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Criminology , Methodologies , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Security , Terrorism , Violence Email : leighton1388@hotmail.com Lauren Leighton obtained her PhD in 2013 in Criminal Justice with a focus on terrorism and international affairs. Her Masters of Arts (M.A.) and my Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) in … Peladeau, Hillary University : University of Western Ontario - Sociology Location : Canada , London , Ontario Area(s) of Expertise : Al-Qaeda , Gender , Jihad , Qualitative analysis , Social media , Terrorist organizations , Women Email : hpeladea@uwo.ca Hillary is the co-author (with Laura Huey, UWO) of “Cheering on the Jihad: An Exploration of Women’s Participation in Online Pro-Jihadist Networks” for the TSAS working paper series as well … Bastug, Mehmet University : University of Ontario Institute of Technology - University of Ontario Institute of Technology Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Oshawa Email : Mehmet.Bastug@uoit.ca Mehmet Bastug is a Visiting Research Scholar at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. He received his PhD degree in Global Affairs from Rutgers University. His research interests include terrorism … Alam, Mariful University : York University - Social Sciences Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Toronto Area(s) of Expertise : Extremism , Law , Security , Social movements , Society , Terrorism , Violence Email : mariful@yorku.ca Mariful Alam is a senior PhD candidate at York University in the Socio-Legal Studies program. His doctoral dissertation investigates the relationship between legal regimes, state surveillance, and political dissent. The … Haag, Julius University : University of Toronto - Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Toronto Area(s) of Expertise : Criminology , North America , Policing and law enforcement , Qualitative analysis , Race , Social injustice Email : Julius.haag@mail.utoronto.ca Julius’s dissertation research examines the impact of direct and vicarious police-citizen encounters on youth from racialized and marginalized backgrounds in Toronto, ON. In particular, he is concerned with the impact … Schmidt, Rachel University : Carleton University - Norman Patterson School of International Affairs Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Human rights and civil liberties , Organized crime , Politics and Government , Security , South America , Violence , Violent extremism Email : rachelschmidt@cmail.carleton.ca Rachel’s current research is on the recruitment, demobilization, and reintegration of women and girls in non-state armed groups. This is an extension of her Master’s research (NPSIA), where she completed … Akseer, Tabasum University : Queen's U - Centre for International and Defence Policy Affiliate Type : Post-doctoral fellow - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Kingston , Ontario Area(s) of Expertise : Gender , Islamophobia , Methodologies , Migration , National security , Society , Terrorism , Violent extremism Email : t.akseer@queensu.ca Tabasum’s doctoral work, under the supervision of David Lyon in the Surveillance Studies Center, was based on an understanding of theoretical and practical issues concerning surveillance, national security policy and … Ahmad, Fahad University : Carleton University - School of Public Polcy and Administration Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Law , Policy , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Security , Society , Terrorism Email : fahad.ahmad@carleton.ca For his SSHRC funded doctoral project, Fahad Ahmad will be studying how the work of community organizations that provide social and economic support to immigrant and Muslim communities mitigates radicalization. … Rigato, Brandon University : Carleton University - Communicaton Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Extremism , Media , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Security , Society , Terrorism Email : brandonrigato@cmail.carleton.ca Throughout his graduate studies at both Ryerson University and Carleton University Brandon’s research has focused entirely around security, organized crime, and terrorism. His main interests have been the way in … Douai, Aziz University : University of Ontario Institute of Technology - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Communication Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Oshawa Area(s) of Expertise : Media , Middle East and North Africa , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Technology , Terrorism Email : aziz.douai@uoit.ca Aziz Douai is Associate Professor of Communication and Digital Media Studies, Managing Editor of the American Communication Journal, and Director of Digital Life Media Lab at the University of Ontario … Babcock, Ashlee University : University of Waterloo & Balsillie School of International Affairs - International Public Policy Affiliate Type : Masters - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Waterloo Area(s) of Expertise : Criminology , Media , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Security , Social media , Society , Terrorism Email : ababcock@balsillieschool.ca Throughout Ashlee’s studies at the University of Guelph and the Balsillie School of International Affairs she has focused her research on terrorism, security and society. While in her final year … Harb, Jenna University : University of Waterloo - Sociology Affiliate Type : PhD - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Waterloo Area(s) of Expertise : Law , Policy , Politics and Government , Security , Terrorism , Terrorist attacks Email : jiharb@uwaterloo.ca Jenna’s dissertation seeks to analyze the development of Canadian national security and counter-terrorism policies utilizing archival research, key informant interviews, and Access to Information strategies. She will apply Foucault’s theorization … Case, Christopher Location : Canada , Ontario Area(s) of Expertise : Media , Minorities , Security , Social media , United Kingdom , Western Europe Email : chrisc@chatham-kent.ca Chris Case is an Assistant Fire Chief in Chatham-Kent. Originally from the UK, Chris was a senior officer in Liverpool, England as well as a lecturer on terrorist matters at … Brodeur, Abel University : University of Ottawa - Department of Economics Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Economics , Methodologies , Terrorism , War Email : abrodeur@uottawa.ca Abel Brodeur is an Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Ottawa. Brodeur’s research interests centre around the economics of crime and labor markets. In a recent paper (2015), he examined … Wright, Taylor University : University of Ottawa - Department of Economics Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Crime , Economics , Extremism Email : taylor.wright@uottawa.ca Wright’s current work with Abel Brodeur, examines the effect of terrorist attacks on physical activity, and explores whether or not there exists bias in terrorist sentencing. His doctoral research agenda … Babb, Casey University : Carleton University - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Counterterrorism , Critical infrastructure protection , Cyber security , Iran , Israel , Middle East and North Africa , Saudi Arabia , Security , Terrorism , Violence Email : caseyebabb@gmail.com Babb’s research focuses on violent non-state actors, and how best to respond to some of the threats they pose, from a governmental security perspective. He will examine a selection of … Grant, Kayla University : University of Waterloo & Balsillie School of International Affairs - Balsillie School of International Affairs Location : Canada , Ontario , Waterloo Area(s) of Expertise : Border security , Canada , Crime , Mexico , North America , Policing and law enforcement , Security , Transnational crime , United States Email : kgrant@balsillieschool.ca Grant’s research examines the changing role of border security in an increasingly globalized world. Arguing that the push from nation states and the global economy for the free movement of … Sole, Jeff Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Toronto Area(s) of Expertise : Counterterrorism , Critical infrastructure protection , Terrorism , Terrorist attacks , Terrorist organizations Email : jeff.sole@gmail.com Jeff Sole is a medical professional with 10 years’ experience in regulated healthcare. Professionally trained in public safety and public health, with expertise in disaster management and counter-terrorism. He is … Roach, Kent University : University of Toronto - Law Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Toronto Area(s) of Expertise : Anti-terrorism legislation , Criminal justice , Human rights and civil liberties , Law Email : kent.roach@utoronto.ca Kent Roach is a Professor of Law, and the Chair of Law and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. He also serves as the Director, Counter-Terrorism Law and Policy … Zingg, Genevieve Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Thornhill Area(s) of Expertise : Law , Politics and Government , Security , Society , Technology , Terrorism Email : genevieve.zingg@gmail.com Genevieve Zingg is a young Canadian researcher, whose interests include the relationship between digital privacy and national security; the role of gender in terrorism and international security; the relationship between … Hauer, Neil Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Authoritarianism , Ethnic violence , Iraq , Russia , Syria Email : neil.hauer@gmail.com As an intelligence analyst at the SecDev Group, Neil Hauer is responsible for his organization’s Syria and Iraq Conflict Monitor, a biweekly report which analyzes military and security developments in … Brown, Susan University : University of Guelph - School of English and Theatre Studies Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Guelph , Ontario Area(s) of Expertise : Culture , Internet , Media , Social media , Society , Technology Email : sbrown@uoguelph.ca Dr Susan Brown is a Professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph and holds a Canada Research Chair in Collaborative Digital Scholarship. As … Alati, Daniel University : Ryerson University - Criminology Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Toronto Area(s) of Expertise : Criminology , Law , Politics and Government , Security , Society , Terrorism Email : daniel.alati@ryerson.ca Dr Alati’s has published three articles, and focused much of his doctoral work, on the development and implementation of terrorism and national security policy in Canada (and in the United … O’Halloran, Patrick University : Royal Military College of Canada - Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Kingston , Ontario Area(s) of Expertise : Counterterrorism , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Security policy , Terrorism , Violent extremism Email : patrick.ohalloran@rmc.ca Lieutenant Colonel Patrick O’Halloran is an Assistant Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada. He is also a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces with over 30 years … King, Michael Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Homegrown terrorism , Psychology , Quantitative Analysis , Radicalization and Deradicalization Email : michael.king@mail.mcgill.ca Michael King conducts research on the social-psychological factors involved in the legitimization of terrorism. His research is published in the academic journals Studies in Conflict & Terrorism and Terrorism & … Zyla, Benjamin University : University of Ottawa - School of International Development & Global Studies Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Radicalization and Deradicalization , Terrorism , Transnational crime , Western Europe Email : Benjamin.Zyla@uottawa.ca Dr. Benjamin Zyla is an Assistant Professor in the School of International Development & Global Studies at the University of Ottawa. His previous work concentrates on peace-keeping/building in the context … Perry, Barbara University : University of Ontario Institute of Technology - Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Oshawa Area(s) of Expertise : Criminology , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Right wing extremism , Society , Violence , Violent extremism Email : Barbara.perry@uoit.ca Dr Perry is especially interested in the area of right wing extremism, which is very much under-represented among terrorism scholars. She has recently completed a Kanishka funded three year national … Damji, Tasleem Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Extremism , Identity , Multiculturalism , Psychology , Radicalization and Deradicalization Email : Tasleem@drtdamji.com Momani, Bessma University : University of Waterloo & Balsillie School of International Affairs - Balsillie School of International Affairs Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Waterloo Area(s) of Expertise : Arab , Diaspora , Homegrown terrorism , Middle East and North Africa , Religious extremism , Violent extremism Email : bmomani@uwaterloo.ca Dr. Bessma Momani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She is also a Senior … Carvin, Stephanie University : Carleton University - Norman Patterson School of International Affairs Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Extremism , Geographic Areas , Law , Security , Terrorism Email : stephanie.carvin@carleton.ca Stephanie Carvin is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. Her research interests are international law, security, terrorism, and technology. Currently, … Gurski, Phil Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Extremism , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Religion , Security , Terrorism Email : borealisrisk@gmail.com Phil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting. He worked as a strategic analyst in the Canadian intelligence community for over 30 years, including 15 … Vlad, Ruxandra University : University of Waterloo - Political Science Affiliate Type : Masters - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Waterloo Area(s) of Expertise : Counterterrorism , Digital radicalization , International law , Online networks , Recruitment , Violent extremism Email : roxy.vlad@uwaterloo.ca Clark, Micah Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Canada , Counterterrorism , Cyber security , Intelligence , Media , North America , Security , Social media , United States Email : clark@conferenceboard.ca Micah Clark is a Senior Research Associate in National Security and Public Safety at the Conference Board of Canada, where he researches, writes and facilitates discussion on North American security … Bokhari, Kamran University : University of Ottawa - Security and Policy Institute Affiliate Type : Senior Research Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Ottawa Area(s) of Expertise : Extremism , Middle East and North Africa , Politics and Government , Radicalization and Deradicalization , Security , South Asia Email : ska8986@gmail.com Kamran Bokhari is a Senior Lecturer at the Security Policy Institute at the University of Ottawa. Bokhari teaches courses on national security and foreign policy to Canadian military, intelligence and … Crossman, Danny Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Kanata , Ontario Area(s) of Expertise : CBRN/WMD terrorism , Intelligence , Middle East and North Africa , Religion , Religious extremism , Suicide bombings Email : danny.crossman2008@gmail.com Danny Crossman graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1994 and the Royal Military College of Science in 1997 with a B.Sc. in Explosive Technology serving for 10 years … Takang, Gabriel Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Toronto Email : tambegabs@yahoo.com Iafolla, Vanessa University : University of Waterloo - Sociology Affiliate Type : Post-doctoral fellow - Junior Research Affiliate Location : Alberta , Canada , Edmonton , Ontario , Waterloo Area(s) of Expertise : Anti-terrorism legislation , Canada , Counterterrorism , Human rights and civil liberties , Policing and law enforcement , Public safety Email : viafolla@uwaterloo.ca Vanessa’s research interests centre broadly on the intersections of law, money, risk, and security. She is interested in how institutional and individuals manage the risks they encounter in different financial … Akbar, Tannuva Affiliate Type : Non-Academic Affiliate Location : Canada , Ontario , Toronto Area(s) of Expertise : Counterterrorism , Financing , Intelligence , National security , Radicalization and Deradicalization Email : tannuva.akbar@mail.utoronto.ca Tannuva Akbar was born and raised in Bangladesh. Having come from a military family, she has always been interested in global security and national defence. With a passion for security …