Ross Homel

Career He is best known for his extensive research where he theoretically analyses crime and applies scientific methods to develop and implement prevention and intervention strategies.

In 1992, Homel was appointed as the foundation professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University.

Homel has authored more than 200 books, articles and government reports.

He frequently provides commentary in the media on crime-related matters, particularly on the issue of youth crime.

Awards Homel's "Pathways to Prevention" initiative which he developed in partnership with Mission Australia won the 2004 National Crime and Violence Prevention Award.

In 2008, Homel was named as a Queensland Great.

In 2015, Brisbane newspaper The Courier-Mail listed Homel as one of Queensland's Top 50 "thinkers".