Prof. Dr. Christian Kaunert is a leading scholar in European security, counter-terrorism, and policing studies, currently serving as Professor of International Security at Dublin City University and Professor of Policing and Security at the University of South Wales. He is also Director of the International Centre for Policing and Security and holds multiple Jean Monnet Chairs and Centres of Excellence, reflecting his distinguished contributions to European Union security and justice research.
Christian's career spans numerous international institutions, including the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Dundee, and University of Salford, as well as visiting appointments across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He has been awarded seven Marie Curie Fellowships, several Jean Monnet distinctions, and a major Horizon 2020 grant on terrorist radicalisation (Mindb4Act). Beyond academia, he has advised the European Parliament, NATO, the UNDP, and the EU Institute for Security Studies, underscoring his influence on both scholarship and policy. As Editor of the Journal of Contemporary European Studies and a prolific author on EU security governance, migration, and counter-terrorism, Kaunert continues to shape global debates on freedom, security, and justice.