Work with thought leaders and academic experts from University of the West Indies

I am an academic thought leader, author, internationally recognized expert and consultant on transitional justice, genocides, reparations, and truth commissions. I have travelled to Ghana, South Africa, Cambodia, and Armenia and across the US and Canada presenting on the Armenian genocide, reparations for slavery and Native American genocides. I have written several articles, book chapters and co-edited volumes on truth commissions, restorative justice, genocides and reparations. I have also authored two books in grief and loss. I am currently Associate Professor and Chair of the African and African American Studies Program at New Jersey City University. I was previously Associate Director of the Centre for Caribbean Thought and Lecturer of Transitional Justice in the Department of Government, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona (2007-2016). I attended the distinguished Calabar High School ( Jamaica) from 1989 -1996. I received his B.Sc. in Political Science and International Relations (First Class Honours) in 1999 and M.Sc. (2002) from The University of the West Indies, Mona. I was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Graduate Fellowship between 2000-2002. I later earned his M.A. (2002) and Ph.D. in Political Science in 2006 from Brown University. For stellar contributions to academia, in 2021 I was awarded The UWI Pelican Award, the highest accolade commended by the UWI Alumni Association to a fellow alumni for global distinction in his field of expertise. In December 2021 I awarded the Distinguished Educator Award by the Union of Jamaican Alumni Association USA for stellar contributions to the field of education in the diaspora. I have a passion for education, social justice, and mentoring. And I help to mold the lives of many young men at Calabar, UWI and across Jamaica. I serve as Academic Affairs Coordinator for the Calabar Old Boys’ Association in Jamaica and the Director of Academic Enrichment for the Calabar Alumni NY Chapter. I am 2nd Vice President of the Community Education Council of District 29 in New York City. I am Chairman of the Each One Reach One Foundation. I am a frequent contributor to current affairs programmes in Jamaica, the UK, Canada, Armenia, and the United States

Dr. Troy Smith is a distinguished figure in the intersection of cybercrime and online behaviours, with an impressive career in national security spanning over 15 years. His expertise has not only been instrumental in advancing research within these fields but has also significantly contributed to the development of strategic policies and frameworks at both national and international levels. His work is deeply rooted in understanding the complexities of cybercrime, cyberwarfare, and the psychological impacts of social media use, making him a pivotal contributor to initiatives aimed at enhancing digital and space domain collaboration across regions. With a solid foundation in cybercrime and the nuances of online behaviours, Dr. Smith's scholarly output includes a wealth of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and presentations that explore the depths of intelligence, cybercrime victimization, terrorist activities in cyberspace, online behaviours and maladaptive social media use landscape. Dr. Smith's role extends beyond research; he is actively involved in shaping the future of cybersecurity education and policy-making. He has played a crucial role in committees focused on developing graduate programs in cybercrime, sector mapping, and establishing national occupational standards. His expertise has also been recognized in international circles, as evidenced by his participation in the Organization of American States Cybersecurity publication and his recent involvement in Working Group 7 of the CYBERSPACE project funded by the European Union. As a contributor to the peer review process for several international journals, including the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, BMC Psychiatry, and Cyberpsychology, his insights have propelled forward the discourse on cybersecurity and online behaviour assessment. Dr. Smith's scholarly and professional achievements are further recognized through awards and participation in prestigious programs, such as the Executive MBA program in Spain and the EU Cyber Diplomacy Fellowship Programme. His extensive experience and ongoing contributions to cybersecurity and national security sectors underscore his standing as a leading expert and advocate for international collaboration and policy development in the fight against cybercrime. <br>