
Dr Dimitris Akrivos
Academic and research departments
Department of Sociology, Centre for Criminology, Inequalities and diversities.About
Biography
Dr. Dimitris Akrivos joined the University of Surrey as a Lecturer in Criminology. His research interests lie mainly at the intersection between criminology, law and cultural studies with a particular focus on violent crime, sexual deviance and mental health (as well as their representations in news and fictional media). His current research looks at the social harm associated with stereotypical gender portrayals in advertising, the press and other popular media. He is the lead editor of Crime, Deviance and Popular Culture: International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019). Dimitris completed his PhD in Criminology at City University London in 2015. He also holds an MA in Criminology (City University London), an MA in Crime Fiction (University of East Anglia) and a Degree in Law (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens). He has previously lectured at the University of Essex, Canterbury Christ Church University and the University of Bedfordshire. He was involved as a data researcher in the Reading the Riots project developed by The Guardian and the London School of Economics. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Areas of specialism
University roles and responsibilities
- Programme Director for BSc in Criminology & Sociology
- Module Leader for SOC1035 (Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems)
- Module Leader for SOC2067 (Crime and Media)
- Module Leader for SOC3068 (Criminology of Pleasure)
- Member of the Athena Swan working group
- Academic Integrity Lead for the Department of Sociology (2022)
My qualifications
Affiliations and memberships
News
In the media
ResearchResearch interests
My current research interests include:
- Crime & Popular Culture;
- Media & Criminal Justice;
- Media Ethics & Regulation;
- Gender, Law & Sexualities
Research interests
My current research interests include:
- Crime & Popular Culture;
- Media & Criminal Justice;
- Media Ethics & Regulation;
- Gender, Law & Sexualities
Supervision
Postgraduate research supervision
I welcome enquiries for potential PhD applicants interested to conduct research in any of the following areas:
- Crime & Popular Culture;
- Media & Criminal Justice;
- Media Ethics & Regulation;
- Gender, Law & Sexualities
Teaching
Criminology of Pleasure (SOC3068)
Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems (SOC1035)
Crime and Media (SOC2067)