Lin Liu

Lin Liu is an Assistant Professor in Criminology & Law at the University of Florida, specializing in corrections, reentry, and the application of machine learning in social science research. She holds a Ph.D. in criminology and an M.S. in statistics from the University of Delaware. Her work focuses on justice-involved youth and adults, exploring topics like reentry challenges, mental health, and program evaluations of criminal justice interventions. She has contributed to large-scale research projects in Florida, including studies on employment, mental health, and policing strategies.

Her research interests include developmental criminology, intersectionality, and the use of data science in addressing systemic disparities. Notable projects examine the impact of procedural justice on recidivism, the mental health of confined youth during the pandemic, and the dynamics of peer influence across genders and ages.

Lin has published widely in top journals such as Crime & Delinquency, Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, and Prevention Science, with a focus on criminal justice reform, social support systems, and the intersection of technology and criminology.