Nakshathra Suresh
Criminologist & Cybersafety Researcher
My aim is to create better and safer environments for users of online communities. This includes measures to combat cyberstalking and other forms of cyber abuse, examining the online/offline crime nexus and driving technology safety across a wide range of platforms (specifically social media, dating and gaming sites/applications).
I hold both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in criminology and criminal justice. I have previously held roles in policy, prevention, outreach, research and operations in the federal public sector.
Latest Research
Stalking and cyberstalking in Australia: An examination of comparative harms across crime types.
Despite the growing perceived prevalence of cyberstalking, there has been a lack of attention focused on this crime type with most research continuing to centre on more traditional forms of stalking. The study addresses important gaps in literature including examining perceived harms and help-seeking behaviours associated with cyberstalking compared to traditional offline stalking.