Dr. Zarina Vakhitova

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zarina Vakhitova is a Senior Research Fellow in the field of Criminology at Monash University, with expertise in innovative quantitative research methods, particularly utilizing a Bayesian statistical framework. Her work focuses on the role of technology in facilitating, controlling, and preventing interpersonal violence. Vakhitova has published extensively in respected peer-reviewed journals, including PLoS Computers in Human Behavior and Deviant Behavior. In 2022, her first-author paper received the 'Outstanding Policing Research Award' from the Australia New Zealand Society of Criminology. She has successfully secured competitive research funding totaling $400,000 from the Australian Institute of Criminology. Vakhitova is actively involved in supervising Master's and PhD students, and she is accepting new PhD candidates interested in exploring crime in cyberspace and crime prevention theories. Her research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly focusing on crime analysis, environmental criminology, and statistical analysis. She is committed to applying her research in practical contexts, enhancing societal understanding of crime-related issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducting research in the field of criminology, focusing on the intersection of technology and interpersonal violence.

Awards

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Outstanding Policing Research Award

Courses

ATS2469 - Victims, Justice and Law ATS1422 - Crime Prevention and Crime Control

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.