Mark Ruelas

Mark Ruelas is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Sociology, and Criminal Justice at Simpson University. His academic work focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to criminal justice, criminology, and forensic science.

His research emphasizes homicide studies, forensic assessment, and behavioral criminology. Key publications include contributions to the Routledge Handbook of Homicide Studies and case-based analyses of criminal decision-making.

Ruelas has authored/co-authored peer-reviewed articles exploring the forensic value of murder convictions, homicide trends, and applied criminal justice methodologies. His work bridges empirical analysis with practical applications in legal and criminological contexts.