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Lara Karaian is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Carleton University. With a Ph.D. in Gender Sexuality Studies from York University, her academic expertise focuses on the intersections of sexuality, technology, and law. Her research interests include Critical & Cultural Criminology, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and queer studies, particularly regarding issues surrounding sex crime and the implications of new technologies. Karaian's current research, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, explores emerging technologies affecting the legal and cultural understanding of sex and crime, particularly in relation to sex robots and deepfake pornography. She has contributed expert testimony to various law reform committees and has published extensively in academic journals on topics ranging from sexting and child pornography laws to the cultural impact of sexual expression in the digital age. Karaian actively engages in supervision and mentorship for graduate students, offering guidance on theses related to criminology and technology. Her academic work also includes various publications analyzing the legal interpretations and societal implications of sexual behaviors in contemporary contexts.
Includes MEng and MASc options.