Kevin Wang

Dr. Kevin Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Tarleton State University (Texas A&M University System). Previously, he held positions at the University of South Florida, including Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology. His research focuses on policing, cybercrime, juvenile justice, and comparative justice systems. He earned his Ph.D. and Master’s degrees from Florida State University.

Education:

• Ph.D., Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University (2005–2010)
• Specialist in Information Science, Florida State University (2001–2004)
• M.S., Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University (1999–2001)

Research Interests:

• Policing and procedural justice
• Cybercrime prevention and digital fraud
• Juvenile delinquency and justice systems
• Comparative governance and cross-cultural justice

Awards:

• 2022 Global Excellence Award (USF World)
• 2020 U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award
• 2008 Harris Memorial Teaching Fellowship

Service and Leadership:

• Chair, Association of Chinese Criminology and Criminal Justice (ACCCJ)
• Mentor, Fulbright Taiwan Mentorship Program
• Editorial roles in journals like Cogent Social Sciences and Journal of Social and Political Sciences

Professional Activities:

• Active in committees on diversity, curriculum, and academic governance at multiple institutions
• Keynote speaker on cybercrime and policing in Taiwan, Macau, and Hong Kong