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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.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Conducting research in the field of criminology, focusing on the intersection of technology and interpersonal violence.
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