: vvnair@jgu.edu.in 

Research Interests

Financial criminology, positive victimology, forensic victimology, penology, sexual minority rights, victim assistance, fraud examination, forensic psychology, restorative justice

Dr. Vipin Vijay Nair

Associate Professor, Assistant Dean (Academics), Deputy Director (CVPS)

BBE (University of Delhi);
M.A. Criminology (LNJN NICFS, GGSIPU);
PhD (OPJGU)

Vipin Vijay Nair is currently working as Associate Professor and Assistant Dean – Academic Affairs for the Cross Registered Electives at Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P Jindal Global University. He was awarded a doctorate degree for his thesis titled “Exploring Coping Mechanism of Vulnerable & Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation: A Participatory Action Research in Rehabilitation & Protective Homes in India” from Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O. P. Jindal Global University. He has recieved Best Ph.D. Thesis Award 2022 in recognition of the doctoral work in the field of organized crime by International Association of the Study of Organized Crime, Global Initiatives Against Transnational Organized Crime, Switzerland. Nair has received his master’s in criminology from LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences, GGSIPU, where he was awarded the University Silver medal for his academic and research vigour. He has qualified UGC-NET lectureship (Criminology) in 2016 and F-PACT Certification (Forensic Psychology) in 2019 under Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. He is Certified Cyber Crime Intervention Officer under National Security Database Cadet Level Program. He has been invited to numerous universities and organisation as a resource person for guest lecture and workshop in the field of Victimology and Criminology. Nair has been recognised as “Financial Crime Change Maker-2023” by Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialist, USA. He has been bestowed with the prestigious Indian Society of Criminology (ISC) Fellow Award in 2024 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of Criminology.

Industry Experience

Prior to joining JGU, he worked for two years as an Analyst in XL Catlin, a multinational organisation that deals in risks associated with insurance policy management across globe. He assisted offshore underwriters in various process of insurance including Quote, Declination and Bound, supported the underwriters in Policy administration. In case of policy non-renewals, he was responsible for sending out the conditional / non-renewal policy documents and renew or decline the policy. In 2012, he worked as Market Research Executive in InfoEdge, India’s largest property marketplace and education classified platform. He assisted on reporting and back-end process of the platform. He analysed collected data to check for correctness and usefulness through Synthesising formats to maintain quality standards for product development.

Teaching Experience

Dr. Nair has more than 6 years of teaching experience and his key teaching areas are Victimology, Criminology, Penology, Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice System. At JGU, he has offered the following electives – Principles of Criminology, Introduction to Victimology, Penology & its Victimological Discourse, Financial Criminology, Law Enforcement & Crime Prevention, Fraud Examination & Financial Forensics, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice & Victimological Jurisprudence, and Insights into Cybercrime and Digital Forensics

Research Experience

Dr.Nair has more than 17 publications and have completed many academic and individual research projects and is actively pursuing research in the field of victimology and criminology, with active involvement in the Centre of Victimology and Psychological Studies and Centre for Criminology and Forensic Studies at Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, JGU. He is dedicated in contributing inter-disciplinary work in the field of victimology and criminology by working on articles, essays and research papers. He has presented in several International conferences across the globe. He is currently affiliated as member of few national and international organisations like World Society of Victimology, International Society for Criminology, American Society of Criminology, British Society of Criminology, Indian Society of Criminology, Indian Criminology & Forensic Science Association and others.

Publications

Journal Publications

  1. Nair, V.V. (2023) ‘The status of victim protection in India: comparative analysis with international regime’, Int. J. Public Law and Policy, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp.130–147 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPLAP.2022.10047172  
  2. Verma S. & Nair V. V (2021) The Association between Early Marriage and Intimate Partner Violence in Egypt, Journal of Loss and Trauma 27(5) 461-473, ISSN: 1532-5024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2021.2006970  
  3. Nair V.V, Sahni S.P. & Andzenge D.T. (2021). An Explorative Study of Coping Mechanisms towards Vulnerability & Victimization within Commercial Sexual Exploitation in India. International Journal Public Sociology & Sociotheraphy. 1(2) 51-61. ISSN: 2691-9192, DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/IJPSS.2021070104  
  4. Nair V.V, Sahni S.P. & Andzenge D.T. (2021). Experiences of Survivors of commercial sexual exploitation availing rehabilitation at rehabilitation & protective homes in India. Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture. 31(1) 64-75. ISSN: 1997-3322, DOI: https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v31i1.121473
  5. Varkey, S.A., & Nair, V.V. (2021). “Understanding Moral and Social Deterrence of Crime Prevention: Revisiting Cesare Beccaria in Criminal Justice Systems of USA & India”, Internet Journal of Restorative Justice, ISSN: 2056-2985, Retrieved from https://www.rj4allpublications.com/product/understanding-moral-and-social-deterrence-of-crime-prevention-revisiting-cesare-beccaria-in-criminal-justice-system-of-usa-india/
  6. Nair, V. V. (2020). Drones as Futuristic Crime Prevention Strategy: Situational Review during COVID-19 Lockdown. J Soc Sci, 64(1-3), 22-29. ISSN  2456-6756, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31901/24566756.2020/64.1-3.2265    
  7. Nair V.V (2019). Evolutionary Social Contract of Homosexuals in India, Indian Journal of Health, Sexuality and Culture, 5(1). 18-26, ISSN: 2581-575X, Retrieved from http://iisb.org/pdf/june2019/8.%20Evolutionary%20Social%20Contract%20of%20Homosexuals%20in%20India.pdf
  8. Nair V.V (2019). The State of Victimization of Commercial Sex Workers in India, Journal of Legal Studies & Research, 5(1), ISSN 2455-2437, Retrieved from http://jlsr.thelawbrigade.com/index.php/2019/02/16/vol-5-issue-1-february-2019/

Book Chapters

  1. Nair, V.V. & Sahni S.P. (2023) Understanding Coping of Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation at Rehabilitation & Protective Homes in India. In Martinez G.M. Victimology and Violence: Connecting with Victims (pp. 259-271). ARANZADI. ISBN:978-84-1125-414-4
  2. Nair V.V (2022). Crime Prevention & Victim Assistance: Two Sides of a Coin. In Shekhar B., Sahni S.P., Priyamvadha M, & Nair V.V. (Eds.) A Global Perspective on Victims of Crime and Victim Assistance: Best Practices around the World. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN:978-93-54355-67-7
  3. Nair V.V, Sahni S.P. & Andzenge D.T. (2022). Role of Victim Assistance Scheme in Effective Rehabilitation for Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation. In Shekhar B., Sahni S.P., Priyamvadha M., & Nair V.V. (Eds.) A Global Perspective on Victims of Crime and Victim Assistance: Best Practices around the World. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN:978-93-54355-67-7
  4. Nair V.V. & Sahni S.P. (2021). Financial Criminological Analysis of Fugitive Economic Offenders of India. Financial Crime, Money Laundering, and Asset Recovery. Alma Publishing House. ISBN: 978-606-567-423-3
  5. Bhadra P. & Nair V.V. (2021). Investigative Psychology through a Forensic Victimology Perspective. In Sahni S.P., Bhadra P., (Eds.) Criminal Psychology and the Criminal Justice System in India (pp. 185-201). Springer Publications, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4570-9_12 
  6. Nair, V. V., & Varkey, S. A. (2021). From Victim to Criminality: Understanding Sex Trafficking Within the Walls of Sex Work – Victimization of Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation. In M. Pittaro (Ed.), Global Perspectives on Reforming the Criminal Justice System (pp. 288-308). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/from-victim-to-criminality/285734 
  7. Sahni S.P. & Nair V.V. (2020). The need for Financial Criminology in India over changing Global Financial Scenario. In Shekhar B, Sahni S.P(Eds.) A Global Perspective in Victimology & Criminology: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow. Bloomsbury Publication, India. ISBN: 9789389867503
  8. Nair V.V, Bhadra P, Sahni S.P (2019). Status of Refugees, Migrants and Criminal Law in India. In Bhadra P, Sahni S.P(Eds.) Crime and Criminal Law: Perspectives on Global Migration (pg. 17-36). New Delhi, India: Har-Anand Publisher. ISBN: 978-93-88409-47-6

Books

  1. Shekhar B., Sahni S.P., Priyamvadha M, & Nair V.V. (Eds.) (2022). A Global Perspective on Victims of Crime and Victim Assistance: Best Practices around the World. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN:978-93-54355-67-7. Retrieved from https://www.bloomsbury.com/in/global-perspective-on-victims-of-crime-and-victim-assistance-9789354355677 

Media Articles

  1. Nair, V.V. & Fernando, S. (2018, December 16). 70 Years on: UN Declaration on Human Rights from the lens of Victimology. Modern Diplomacy, Retrieved from  https://moderndiplomacy.eu
  2. Nair, V.V. & Fernando, S. (2018, December 17). 70 Years on: UN Declaration on Human Rights from the lens of Victimology. Eurasia Review, Retrieved from https://www.eurasiareview.com