Gregory Zimmerman

Gregory Zimmerman is a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northeastern University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. He currently serves as Master's Program Director, Director of Big Data and Quantitative Methods Initiatives, and Dean’s Leadership Fellow. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications, his work bridges criminology, sociology, public health, and psychology to examine the spatial distribution of crime, violent offending, and social ecology.

• PhD in Criminal Justice, University at Albany
• MA in Criminal Justice, University at Albany

His research focuses on spatial distribution of violence, ecological influences (family, peers, neighborhoods), and public health implications of crime patterns. Recent work includes opioid epidemic interventions, firearm policy impacts, and social capital effects of school discipline.

Professor Zimmerman has secured grants from Arnold Ventures, U.S. Department of Justice, and Rappaport Institute, developing tools for violence reduction and opioid prevention. He contributes to interdisciplinary education through online Master’s programs and social science committees.

Scientific Awards:

• Curriculum Innovation Grant, College of Social Sciences and Humanities

As an editorial board member for multiple journals, he advances interdisciplinary research while teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in criminology and social sciences.