David R. Johnson

David R. Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. His research explores the intersection of academic environments, capitalism, religion, and politics, with a focus on institutional transformations and science policy dynamics.

• Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Georgia (2011)
• M.A. in Sociology, University of New Orleans (2005)
• B.A. in Economics & International Business (2000)

Specializing in the sociology of higher education, Johnson's work examines neoliberal policy impacts on academic science, legislative processes in science policy, and the complex relationship between science and religion. His research has been published in journals including the Journal of Higher Education, Public Understanding of Science, and Science, Technology & Human Values.

Recent publications address germline engineering ethics, partisan influences on science policy, and international hiring biases in scientific communities. Johnson's work extends to analyzing postsecondary policy environments, academic commercialism, and faculty-student interactions, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach to educational and scientific policy challenges.

Contact: djohnson357@gsu.edu