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Andrew (Andy) Crosby is a postdoctoral researcher at Carleton University's Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, located on unceded Algonquin territory. He holds a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology from Carleton University. His research focuses on policing dynamics, housing justice, settler colonialism, and tenant resistance. Currently, he leads the Housing Finance node in a SSHRC/CMHC-funded project analyzing Canada's National Housing Strategy.
Key research themes include financialization of rental housing, eviction governance, Indigenous land rights, and the intersection of security practices with social movements. Notable contributions include his award-winning book *Resisting Eviction* (2023) and analyses of policing during the 2018 Quebec G7 Summit. Crosby teaches courses on qualitative research methods in criminology.
- Education: PhD in Sociology & Anthropology (Carleton University)
- Awards: Canadian Sociology Book Award 2024
- Grants: SSHRC/CMHC partnership grant ($$ undisclosed)
His work bridges urban sociology, Indigenous studies, and critical security studies, emphasizing spatial dimensions of dispossession and resistance. Collaborations include projects with Dr. David Hugill and interdisciplinary teams examining housing policy impacts.
