Tim Cubitt
Associate Professor · University-wide people directory · University of Adelaide
Quick answer: Tim Cubitt is Associate Professor at University of Adelaide. Tim Cubitt shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD, but is currently at capacity - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Research interests
Tim Cubitt is an Associate Professor of Criminology at Adelaide University and Deputy Director of the Australian Cybercrime Observatory. Tim's research focuses on child sexual exploitation and abuse, extremism, and policing. In particular, he examines the dynamics of offending and victimisation, and offender behaviour and organisation, with a focus on technological and financial enablers. He has advised policing agencies and governments across Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the development of detection pathways and prevention strategies for offences involving children across online spaces.
Causes and Prevention of Crime, Crime Policy, Police Administration, Procedures and Practice, Law enforcement, Terrorism
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Frederick, A., Connealy, N. T., & Cubitt, T. (2026). Safe consumption sites and crime: A staggered synthetic control evaluation of Toronto's expanding safe consumption site network. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 22(2), 537-575.
[2026] Cubitt, T. I. C., Napier, S. S., & Brown, R. (2026). Criminal Justice Predictors of Child Sexual Abuse Live Streaming. Victims and Offenders, 21(3), 686-702.
[2026] Cubitt, T. I. C., Brown, M., & Bland, M. (2026). Fire Without Smoke: Understanding Spontaneous Career Ending Police Misconduct. Police Quarterly, 29(3), 437-463.
[2026] Cubitt, T. I. C., Connealy, N., & Sherman, L. W. (2026). Measuring macro and micro geospatial changes in New York City's motor vehicle thefts. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 22(2), 623-647.
[2026] Cubitt, T., Lo
Frequently asked questions
Is Tim Cubitt hiring PhD students at University of Adelaide?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Tim Cubitt's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD, but is currently at capacity - email supervisor to discuss availability..
What does Tim Cubitt research?
Tim Cubitt is an Associate Professor of Criminology at Adelaide University and Deputy Director of the Australian Cybercrime Observatory. Tim's research focuses on child sexual exploitation and abuse, extremism, and policing. In particular, he examines the dynamics of offending and victimisation, and
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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