Dr. Simon Copland is an Australian researcher and writer based at the Australian National University, specializing in the study of online misogyny, extremism, and male violence. His academic work examines digital communities, radicalization, and gendered dynamics in online spaces, contributing to broader understandings of how harmful ideologies spread and take root. Alongside his research, he is an experienced writer and commentator, having published widely on issues of politics, gender, and sexuality in outlets such as The Guardian and Overland. Copland is also known for his work on masculinity and queer politics, bringing both scholarly depth and public engagement to contemporary debates on digital culture and social change.