Dr. Serena Zhang

Assistant Professor

Biography

Serena Yunran Zhang is a researcher at Aalborg University, with expertise focused on crime, deviance, health, and youth studies. She is particularly interested in juvenile delinquency, cybercrime victimization, and substance use, including illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Her current research utilizes the Youth Profile Survey to investigate gendered patterns of online and offline deviance victimization among Danish young people. Dr. Zhang has published works in international journals related to criminology, including 'Crime & Delinquency', 'International Journal of Drug Policy', and 'Drug and Alcohol Review'. In addition to her research publications, she serves as an ad hoc peer reviewer for several academic journals such as the 'International Journal of Drug Policy' and 'Substance Use and Misuse'. Her work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in efforts to promote education and address substance use and addiction.

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