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Dr Lin is a senior lecturer at the School of Policing Studies, Charles Sturt University. He holds a PhD in International Development/Security Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi, an MA in International Relations from the University of Indianapolis, and a BA in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Central Police University, Taiwan.

Before joining Charles Sturt University, Dr Lin was an assistant professor of Criminal Justice and Security Management at Ming Chuan University and an adjunct assistant professor at Central Police University, Taiwan. He also served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and an affiliated lecturer at the University of Glasgow, UK.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the policing and security fields, Dr Lin is a certified Operational Risk Manager and Cyber Intelligence Professional. He also received Crisis Management Training from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Research Interests

Dr Lin's research focuses on policing and security issues, currently examining transnational and cross-border security threats and the corresponding national policy responses, particularly in areas such as cybercrime, organised crime, civil defence, resilience, and policing issues. He is especially interested in how new global trends, such as AI-enabled crimes and crypto crimes, affect law enforcement, security policies, and communities. With an emphasis on the Indo-Pacific region, his work examines the complexities of organised crime and international cooperation, considering their broader implications for policing, community safety, and geopolitical strategies. These multidisciplinary research interests span political science, criminology, and international relations, addressing security challenges on a global scale.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

International Development/Security Studies, Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

External positions

Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences, Ming Chuan University

20232024

Expert Member, Strategic Hub for Organised Crime Research, The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

2023 → …

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Central Police University (Taiwan)

20222023

Affiliate Lecturer, the International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies, University of Glasgow

20222024

Visiting Lecturer, Department of International and Strategic Studies, University of Malaya

20212023

Director of Research and Policy (Volunteer Position), Institute for Asian Crime and Security

2019 → …

Expert Member, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

2018 → …

Subject keywords

  • Transnational Security Threats, Policing, Cybercrime, Organised Crime, Civil Defence and Resilience, AI-Enabled Crimes, Cryptocurrency-Related Crimes, Indo-Pacific Security, Law Enforcement and Technology, International Cooperation in Policing, Geopolitical Strategies and Security, National Security Policies, Community Safety, Political Science and Security Studies, Criminology and Law Enforcement, International Relations and Security
  • Policing
  • Cybercrime
  • Organised Crime
  • Civil Defence and Resilience
  • Indo-Pacific Security
  • Law Enforcement and Technology
  • nternational Cooperation in Policing
  • Geopolitical Strategies and Security
  • Community Safety
  • Criminology and Law Enforcement
  • International Relations and Security
  • National Security Policies
  • Political Science and Security Studies
  • Cross-Border Policing
  • AI-Enabled Crimes
  • Cryptocurrency-Related Crimes

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