Sreya Chattopadhyay

(she/her)

Biography

Sreya Chattopadhyay is a PhD researcher in the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University, where her project examines experiences of labour abuse and modern slavery among migrant care workers in the Welsh adult social care sector. She is a member of the CARE and MEAD research groups, with broader interests in social justice, wellbeing, and evidence-informed policy.

Before beginning her PhD, Sreya worked across research, mental health, and community engagement in the UK and India. She has led and contributed to NIHR- and NHS-funded research on health inequalities, youth antisocial behaviour, and service accessibility, and has supported research on investigative techniques in forensic psychology at the University of Portsmouth.

Alongside her research, Sreya has worked across criminal justice, workplace, and higher education settings, delivering mental health and wellbeing support, developing workplace wellbeing initiatives, and promoting student wellbeing and engagement. Her work combines research, service development, practitioner training, and community engagement to improve wellbeing across diverse populations.

Sreya holds an MSc in Criminal Psychology and Forensic Investigation from the University of Portsmouth and a BA (Joint Honours) in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Psychology from Bangor University. She welcomes opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration to inform policy and improve practice.

Honours and awards

• WGSSS (Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences) Doctoral Studentship, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) – Cardiff University (2025)
• Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship – University of Portsmouth (2021)
• Silver Award for Outstanding Contribution in Societies & Volunteering – Bangor University (2021)
• British Council GREAT Scholarship – Bangor University (2018)

Speaking engagements

• Guest Lecturer, University of Chichester (May 2026) – Delivered Offender Rehabilitation: Understanding and Managing Recidivism for the Criminology in Professional Practice module (final-year Law and Criminology students).

• Guest Lecturer, University of Chichester (April 2025) – Delivered Restorative Practices within the Criminal Justice System: Exploring Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Offender Support for the Penal Systems, Restorative Justice and Offender Management module (MSc Criminology students).

• Guest Speaker, University of Portsmouth (April–May 2024) – Presented at the Festival of Crime and a postgraduate careers event on careers in the justice sector and social impact.

• Workshop Facilitator, Hutchings High School & Junior College, RIMS International School & Junior College, and Emmanuel Public School, India (March, April, July & September 2025) – Designed and delivered harm prevention and emotional wellbeing workshops for over 600 students aged 13–18.

Committees and reviewing

PGR Executive Committee Member, Cardiff University Students' Union (2025–present) representing postgraduate researchers and contributing to initiatives that enhance doctoral student experience

Supervisors

Sofia Vougioukalou

Research Fellow, CARE

Luca Giommoni

Reader

Paul Willis

Academic and research staff