Brandon Allen

Dr. Brandon Allen is an Associate Teaching Professor at The University of Southern Mississippi and serves as Director of Research at the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). His research focuses on business continuity planning in sport, sport security management, and the economic impact/quality of life studies related to sport complexes. He has over 15 years of higher education teaching experience.

Education:

• PhD in Human Performance, The University of Southern Mississippi (2011)
• MS in Sport Management, The University of Southern Mississippi (2004)
• BS from William Carey University (2003)

Research Interests: Dr. Allen’s work bridges sport management and safety, emphasizing practical applications in event security, disaster preparedness for sports venues, and measuring the societal benefits of sport infrastructure. He leads interdisciplinary efforts at NCS4 to enhance spectator safety and economic resilience in sports.

Labs/Teams: National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4).