Lecturer (Assistant Professor)

@ Newcastle University 

I’m Diego, a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at Newcastle University, UK, specialising in the economics of crime. I study topics like street crime, white-collar crime, and the impact of drug regulation on criminal and police behaviour. Drawing on large datasets from the US, UK, and Italy, I explore the factors that shape both criminal activity and law enforcement responses. I also investigate how tax havens enable malpractice in the oil sector and weaken the effectiveness of financial sanctions.

I teach statistics and econometrics, and I supervise students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels. I’m particularly passionate about helping students overcome their anxieties around mathematics and coding—building their confidence and skills in these vital areas.