Dr. Troy Smith

EUCLID Faculty Profiles

Dr. Smith is a senior lecturer at EUCLID University. He has served as dean of a specialist training academy; over 18 years of experience in national security and strategic intelligence, with specialized focus in cyber policy, cybercrime, and digital governance over the past seven years; member of the EU CyberNet Expert Pool and fellow of the EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative; short-term cybersecurity expert with Expertise France under the EU–LAC Digital Alliance; contributor to the EU CYBERSPACE Project; external PhD advisory committee member; lead body contributor to the development of national and regional vocational qualification standards in intelligence analysis and operational intelligence.

Dr. Smith holds the following degrees:

BSc in Chemistry (Minor in Analytical Chemistry), University of the West Indies (UWI)

Executive MBA, Formato Educativo Escuela de Negocios, Spain

Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Studies, American Military University (AMU)

PhD in Criminology and Public Safety, University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)

Habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR), Pôle Universitaire Euclide (EUCLID)

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At EUCLID, faculty interactions are intentionally personal, responsive, and relationship-centered. Students connect with professors primarily through direct email and scheduled Zoom sessions, creating regular opportunities for substantive dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Professors respond promptly to emails with detailed, constructive feedback and are readily available for one-on-one Zoom meetings to discuss coursework, research direction, thesis development, or career goals. These interactions are not limited to academic questions; they often evolve into ongoing mentorship relationships where faculty serve as professional and academic role models. Students benefit from professors’ real-world experience in global affairs, sustainable development, diplomacy, and related fields, gaining practical insights that complement the formal curriculum.

The emphasis is on genuine relationship building. Many students develop lasting professional connections with their professors, who actively support their academic progress and post-graduation objectives. This accessible, human-centered faculty model is a defining feature of the EUCLID experience, designed to foster intellectual growth, professional maturity, and meaningful scholarly collaboration.