Dr James Martin is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Director of the Bachelor of Criminology at Deakin University. James is a leading researcher in the field of black markets, cybercrime, and the dark web trade in illicit drugs. He has published numerous books and research articles on these topics in some of the world’s most prestigious publications, including the British Medical Journal, Criminology & Criminal Justice, and the British Journal of Criminology.

James has also led and participated in large-scale research projects funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australian Institute of Criminology.

James is a founding member of the Cryptomarkets Research Hub, an inter-disciplinary research networks focused on the dark web illicit drugs trade with more than 100 members located around the world.