Dr. Zabyelina’s research covers the study of crime, criminal behavior, and criminal justice systems from a global perspective. She examines how crime and justice are interconnected across national borders, how they are influenced by global forces and trends, and how they impact individuals, communities, and societies on a global scale. Her scholarship is interdisciplinary and draws from the theoretical foundations and methodologies of international law, criminology, and sociology.
Research Areas:
- Available for Ph.D. Student Advising
- Transnational organized crime
- Corruption
- Trafficking in persons
- Illicit assets and finance
- International law enforcement cooperation
