Dr Tina Patel

Biography	Dr Tina G. Patel is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Criminology in the School of Health and Society, University of Salford, UK. Tina has worked at the University of Salford since 2008. She has a first degree in Criminal Justice (Liverpool John Moores University) and a Doctorate in Sociology (University of Sheffield). She has held academic posts at Liverpool John Moores University and Nottingham Trent University. Tina’s main area of research revolve around ‘race’, ethnicity and marginalised experiences, particularly in matters relating to crime, justice and victimisation. She has undertaken research on policing in Northern Ireland, counter-terror surveillance, crime in areas of urban regeneration, racism in education, racialised interactions during times of change (i.e., Brexit) and crisis (i.e., Covid19 pandemic). As an author of 5 books, and a number of other publications including book chapters and academic journal articles, Tina prides herself in the production of accessible work to progress knowledge and application. Tina has / holds a number of memberships, recognition and external positions, including Senior Fellow of the HEA; Editorial board member for Social Work and Social Sciences Review; and member of the BSC. Tina has successfully supervised postgraduate projects, as well as having externally examined MRes Dissertations and PhDs. In terms of education and scholarship, Tina has / holds a number of roles, including Criminology and Sociology Module Lead; Criminology and Sociology Programme Lead; Student HE Subject Link Tutor; Staff and Student International Exchange Directorate Lead; Undergraduate Admissions Tutor; Student Experience Directorate Lead; and Student Employability Directorate Lead. She has also undertaken various line management and mentoring roles for colleagues (with a particular contribution to supporting colleagues in the area of EDI). Tina has also published on matters relating to EDI and education.
Research Interests	'Race', racism and discrimination (including newer racisms). Ethnicity. Crime and justice. Victims and victimisation. Accessible teaching-learning in higher education. Post-colonialism and decolonising efforts. Tina welcomes conversations with internal and external partners on research collaboration, including grant proposal submissions and writing projects.
Teaching and Learning	I was awarded status of Senior Fellow. Higher Education Academy in July 2013.
PhD Supervision Availability	Yes
PhD Topics	- 'Race', racism and discrimination (especially newer forms of racism). - Crime, justice and victimisation (especially policing and hate crimes). - Decolonisation and/or globalisation in education (especially higher education). - Qualitative methods (especially accessing marginalised voices). - Critical theory (especially postcolonial theory, critical race theory, intersectionality, black feminist critique and Islamic feminism). Tina welcomes conversations with anyone considering postgraduate study in these areas.