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Professor Droogan is the Head of the School of International Studies at Macquarie University and serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism published by Routledge. His academic research focuses on online extremism, disinformation, South Asian violent extremism, and the cultural aspects of terrorism. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various stakeholders including government agencies, private sector organizations, and community groups to apply university-based research towards finding solutions to contemporary security challenges. His work has led him to oversee significant projects funded by the Australian Department of Defence, the NSW Government, and the United States Institute of Peace, covering topics such as mapping jihadist propaganda and investigating young Australians' engagement with violent extremist content. Professor Droogan was instrumental in designing the COMPACT program aimed at fostering societal resilience against violent extremism. He supervises PhD and Masters research students and is involved in teaching courses related to terrorism and security studies.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Leads the School of International Studies focusing on research and teaching in the fields of terrorism and extremism.
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