Adam Dobrin

Adam Dobrin is a Professor and Adjunct Faculty Coordinator at Florida Atlantic University, with affiliations as a Senior Research Associate International Collaborative Partner at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia) and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Northampton (UK). He has contributed extensively to criminology and criminal justice research, focusing on homicide causation, violence data analysis, correctional health care, juvenile justice facilities, and policing strategies.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s: College of William and Mary
  • Master’s & Doctorate: University of Maryland (Criminology)
  • Policing Certificate: Indian River State College

His research intersects with terrorism studies, suicide bombing prevention, and incident command systems. He co-founded international non-profits, presented at U.S. Congressional Briefings, and developed applied decision-making simulations through his work with Florida Atlantic University’s Decision-Making Simulation Lab. Dr. Dobrin also serves as 2nd Vice President of the Volunteer Law Enforcement Officers Alliance and Vice Chair of the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives' Association.

Scientific Awards:

• FAU Presidential Award for Outstanding Faculty-Led Community Engagement (2017)
• Faculty Service Award (2022)

He has held leadership roles in health-care policy organizations, trained at New Mexico Tech’s Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center, and completed FEMA’s Incident Command System courses. His work bridges academic research and practical applications in criminal justice and public safety.