Dr Sarah Jane Fox

Dr Sarah Jane Fox is a skilled academic-practitioner and thought-leader, with extensive experience in policing/security, government and consultancy roles. 

Dr Fox specialises in law, policy and strategy. She is an internationally recognised expert-specialist in transport (physical and virtual movements/mobility) particularly, air/aviation/UAS, space, road and sea transport modes and systems (including autonomous vehicles) sustainable future use and advancing cyber-connected technologies. This includes safety/security/cybersecurity and policing factors. Her research also includes the social acceptance of evolving technology, engagement and EDI issues. 

In 2015-2016 Dr Fox achieved a highly coveted Fulbright Commission Scholarship, whereby she undertook research in the U.S. for 12-months across the areas of aviation/autonomous systems (drones) and space. 

Dr Fox has presented her extensive research at key international events, including at the United Nations (UN - ITU/WSIS; OOSA; ODC) the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe. She continues to collaborate extensively with the UN and EU and is an adviser/leader to a technology (Europol - policing) group.

In 2024 Sarah Jane Fox took part in key policy discussions in the United Nations (ICAO) U.S. and the EU on technology risks, challenges and opportunities. She was a top-20 finalist of the United Nations SDG Game Changer Awards for her work on drones and collaborative/peaceful opportunities (including policing of drones and police use). Dr Fox continues to work across the intersection of evolving (cyber/space) technologies (and hybrid threats) from a security and policing dimension.