Junior Scholar
Jim Riungu is a Ph.D. candidate in Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. His research applies environmental criminology to explain and prevent environmental crimes such as wildlife trafficking, forest crime, and carbon credit fraud. He holds both a master’s and a bachelor’s degree in law, with a specialization in environmental law. He is also an adjunct lecturer at John Jay College, where he teaches undergraduate courses on topics such as Environmental and Criminal Justice.
Areas of Expertise
Wildlife Law
Carbon Law
Environmental Criminology
Environmental Justice
