Masarah Paquet-Clouston
Role Lead researcherDescriptionMasarah Paquet-Clouston is an assistant professor in criminology at University of Montreal, specialized in economic crime. She is leading the EconCrime lab. Her goal is to create a respectful and inclusive environment in which empirical-based research can be conducted to better understand how new forms of profit-driven crime emerge.
Agrippine Tchuente Mvondo
Role PhD. studentDescriptionAgrippine is interested in economic crime, with a particular focus on the fight against public corruption. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human and Social Sciences from the Free University Brussels (Belgium) and an MLaw in Criminology and Security from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland). Her master’s thesis focused on the media representation of administrative corruption in Belgium and Switzerland. As part of her doctoral studies, Agrippine aims to further explore the phenomenon of corruption and examine different approaches to better understand and combat these practices in the public sector.
Raphael Hoheisel
Role PhD. studentDescriptionRaphael is a PhD candidate at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. He has a background in engineering and computer science, with a focus on cybersecurity. His research examines underground forums, investigating how users disclose contact details and their involvement in crime. More broadly, his interests lie in extracting relevant information from large volumes of text to improve our understanding of criminal behavior and, ultimately, to help prevent individuals from engaging in criminal activities online.
Stefan Kitzler
Role PhD. studentDescriptionStefan Kitzler is a visiting student at UdeM, supported by a prestigious scholarship from Mitacs. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in computer science at TU Wien, where he is affiliated with the cryptofinance group at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna. Stefan's research revolves around Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the associated risks, with a specific focus on leveraging Blockchain data for analysis. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in technical physics from TU Wien, which has equipped him with a strong foundation in the field. Stefan's research interests primarily lie in data science and network analysis.
In his current project at the EconCrime Lab, Stefan directs his efforts towards investigating the traces of DeFi-related criminal activities on the Blockchain. His research endeavors include identifying patterns and exploring the relationships between various actors and their corresponding activities. By delving into the nuances of DeFi crime, Stefan aims to contribute valuable insights to the field.
Mylène Mailhot
Role PhD. studentDescriptionMylene is interested in various tax evasion schemes, both individual and collaborative, including schemes that are long-term with harmful intentions. The overall aim of Mylene’s thesis is to understand opportunities for evasion and their central roles in the development of tax evasion schemes. Mylene also explores possible mechanisms and avenues for protecting the integrity of tax systems against various forms of tax evasion. Prof. Masarah Paquet-Clouston is co-director of the doctoral research project along with Prof. Étienne Blais.
Isa-May Beauchamp
Role Masters studentDescriptionIsa-May is interested in forensic science, cyberspaces, cybercrimes, and the dynamics between cybercrime and geopolitical conflicts. A graduate of the Bachelor's degree in Criminology at the Université de Montréal, she is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Criminology. As part of the EconCrime Lab, Isa-May collaborates with Flare Systems, a pioneering company in information technology security, on a data analysis project involving data from cybercrime forums on the dark web. Her thesis thus aims to understand how cybercriminals exploit geopolitical conflicts in these spaces and whether these events influence online criminal exchanges.
Research: Forums and Frontiers: Analyzing the Intersection between Cybercrime and Geopolitical Conflicts Online
Catherine Gaumond
Role Masters studentDescriptionCatherine is primarily interested in economic crime and its regulation. Her main interests lie specifically in money laundering, associated schemes, and the role this phenomenon plays within the Quebec judicial system. Catherine completed her bachelor's degree in Security and Police Studies at University of Montreal and currently works in the field of compliance, specifically in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. As part of her Master's in Criminology - Forensics and Information option, Catherine will explore how money laundering charges fit within the Quebec judicial process through a content analysis of various accessible judicial decisions on the subject.
Catherine Carpentier-Desjardins
Role Masters studentDescriptionCatherine is interested in cybercrime, cryptocurrencies and forensic science. In the EconCrime lab, Catherine worked on the creation of the decentralized finance crime event's database. Catherine thesis focuses on analysing target attractiveness in the DeFi ecosystem.
Jade Philibert
Role Masters studentDescriptionJade is interested in online fraud and other forms of cybercriminality. Currently, in the EconCrime lab, Jade works in understanding the role of shell company providers in facilitating money laundering and tax evasion.
Cécile Bavouzet
Role Bachelor studentDescriptionCécile is a third-year undergraduate student in criminology, specializing in analytical approaches. She demonstrates a strong interest in applied research and intends to pursue graduate studies in criminology at the master’s level. Her academic focus lies in citizens’ rights and the study of various forms of law enforcement, with additional research interests in economic and transnational crime.
Alexandrine Gariépy
Role Bachelor studentDescriptionAlexandrine is completing her Bachelor’s degree in Criminology at the Université de Montréal, with a specialization in analysis. She is interested in the role of shell companies in complex criminal schemes. Her academic background reflects a strong interest in data analysis methods aimed at better understanding various criminal phenomena.