Dr. Alberto Testa is a leading criminologist and an internationally recognized far-right expert, specializing in far-right extremism, radicalization, and hooliganism. As a Professor of Applied Criminology and a full member of the Association of British Investigators, widely regarded as a top authority in the field.
A specialist in applied behavior analysis (deception and credibility assessment), forensic interviewing, and cyber intelligence analysis, Dr. Testa’s research is distinguished by his covert ethnographic approach, embedding directly within far-right networks to gain first-hand, field-based insights into radicalization and violent subcultures.
In recognition of his work on far-right extremism, Dr. Testa was elected Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland in 2021.
Regarded as one of the foremost far-right expert and far-right Hooliganism , Dr. Testa is a sought-after media commentator. His work has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, BBC, LBC RADIO; Sky News, CNN, CBS, Voice of America, and other global media outlets, offering in-depth analysis on the evolution of far-right extremism.
For media inquiries or expert commentary, contact Dr. Testa here:
Email: alberto_testa@icloud.com
Phone:+44(0)7585448201
Research Areas
- Far-Right Extremism: Terrorism & Policing
- Far-Right Hooliganism & Ultras
- Hate Crime: Antisemitism & Islamophobia
- Organized Crime: Mafia, Camorra, ‘Ndrangheta & Policing
- Sport Criminology: Antisemitism and Racism in Football
- Sport & Politics
Current Research Projects
- White Jihad ,Terrorism and the Far Right in Europe.
Dr. Testa’s research uses covert ethnographic methods to analyze far-right networks, uncovering radicalization dynamics and extremist tactics. Forthcoming Paper: “The Post-Tarrant World – Justifications for the Christchurch Massacre” (2025)
A deep dive into extremist narratives, examining how far-right groups justify mass violence in the post-Christchurch era. -
Through the Magnifying Glass: Mapping Extremism in the Bosnian Football Terraces. A first-hand ethnographic study of how football fan culture fosters far-right extremism in Bosnia. Research supported by: International Organization for Migration (UN) & funded by USAID.
Book: Football and Violent Extremism: An Ethnographic Study of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Ultras (Routledge, 2025). - On the streets of “Gomorrah” with the Falchi (Hawks). A rare look inside Italy’s elite Falchi motorcycle unit, which has battled organized crime since the 1970s. This immersive ethnography uncovers their high-risk operations and policing tactics.
Latest Media contributions
- May 2023 – Texas Shooting
Global extremist network drives mass shooters, says expert, as Allen gunman linked to the far-right. - February 2023 – LBC Radio with Sangita Myska
Merseyside riot and Patriotic Alternative. - November 2022 – Sunday Post by Stephen Stewart
Braverman’s claims of a migrant invasion: Far-right narratives in UK politics. - September 2022 – LBC Radio with Sangita Myska
Giorgia Meloni and the Brothers of Italy Far-Right Party. - September 2022 – SBSNews: “To the Extreme”
Commentary on the Victoria Inquiry Report on the far-right in Australia. - January 2022 – The Washington Post
British white supremacist, sentenced to read Austen and Dickens, later imprisoned for two years. - September 2021 – LBC Radio News
The Taliban and far-right propaganda. Blog post. - April 2021 – The New York Times . London Police Officer Convicted of Membership in Neo-Nazi Group