Prof Russell Brewer is a Professor of Criminology and Director of the Australian Cybercrime Observatory at Adelaide University. His research spans the technological and human dimensions of cybercrime - examining the risk factors that drive (cyber)criminal behaviour, as well as developing new AI‑driven technologies that are capable of identifying perpetrators of crime, and detecting emerging trends across large‑scale online environments. His program of work is supported by nationally competitive grants and sustained through deep partnerships with law enforcement, defence, and leading industry stakeholders. This research has been published in leading books, academic and trade journals.