Academic Governance

Scientific Committee

Crete, Greece · June 1–4, 2027

Meet Our Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee brings together internationally recognized scholars and researchers from the fields of criminology, psychology, law, linguistics, education, and computational sciences. Their expertise ensures the academic rigor, scientific integrity, and interdisciplinary perspective that define the conference.

In addition to providing strategic academic guidance, members of the Scientific Committee are responsible for reviewing conference submissions, evaluating abstracts and proposals, supporting the peer-review process, and helping ensure the overall quality and scholarly excellence of the conference program.

Through their collective contributions, the conference serves as a platform for advancing research, fostering international collaboration, and exploring innovative approaches to addressing contemporary social, educational, and justice-related challenges.

Conference Coordination

Leah Koumentaki, PhD in Criminology

Katerina Soulou, PhD in Law and Criminal Sciences

Scientific Committee

Nicolas Amadio - Full Professor in social sciences and criminology, University of Strasbourg, France & ITI LiRiC

Massil Benbouriche - Full Professor in psychology and criminology, University of Lille, France

Hélène D'Apote-Vassiliadou - Professor in Linguistics, University of Strasbourg, France & ITI LiRiC

Daisy Gomez - Training Manager, UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence

Leah Koumentaki - Lecturer in Criminology, University of Keele, UK

Katerina Soulou - Affiliated Researcher, LiRiC, University of Strasbourg, France

Amalia Todirascu - Full Professor in Computational Linguistics, University of Strasbourg, France & ITI LiRiC

Maria Zerva - Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics and Modern Greek Studies, University of Strasbourg, France & ITI LiRiC

Organizing Committee

Carlos Alvarez - CEO and Founder of LAIRP, USA

Mai Anh Do - Project Manager, ITI LiRiC, Strasbourg, France

Leah Koumentaki - Expert Collaborator, LAIRP, USA

Ilana Mayayo - Marketing and Branding Specialist, LAIRP, Colombia

William Pulgarin - Chief of Operations, LAIRP, USA

Adriana Silva - Co-Founder of LAIRP, Expert Trainer, and Facilitator, USA

Katerina Soulou - Expert Collaborator, LAIRP, USA

An International Scientific Committee Representing Leading Institutions Across France, Greece, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Together, these scholars, researchers, practitioners, and organizational leaders bring expertise spanning criminology, psychology, restorative practices, education, law, linguistics, neuroscience, and community development. Their collective leadership ensures a conference grounded in scientific excellence, rigorous peer review, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful global impact.

CRAVIIC Crete 2027

Relations, Culture & Violence Interruption International Conference

Conference Info

  • June 1–4, 2027
  • Crete, Greece

© 2027 Relations, Culture & Violence Interruption International Conference (CRAVIIC). All rights reserved.

Crete, Greece · June 1–4, 2027