Christopher Torres

Dr. Christopher Torres is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology & Justice at Loyola University New Orleans. He joined the faculty in 2022 after earning his Ph.D. in International Crime and Justice from Florida International University. His research bridges applied and academic criminology, focusing on geographic information systems, quantitative methods, and crime prevention strategies.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Florida International University, 2022
• M.A., Florida International University, 2018
• B.A., Florida International University, 2016

His expertise includes criminal decision-making, geospatial crime analysis, and environmental justice. Prior to Loyola, he led crime analysis for a major police department. His work appears in journals such as Crime & Delinquency and Race and Social Problems.

Teaching focuses on research methods and crime prevention strategies. Office: 245 Monroe, New Orleans, LA 70118.