Andrew Davis

Andrew Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on political sociology, law & society, crime & punishment, global sociology, culture, human rights, and pandemic politics. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Arizona (2019), with prior degrees from Virginia Tech and Winthrop University. His work employs advanced statistical methods, network analysis, and computational text analysis.

Key research interests include the macro-level factors shaping state and organizational behavior, with a global comparative perspective. His publications span topics like civil society dynamics, punitive policies, pandemic sociology, and domestic terrorism. His work has been recognized with awards from the American Sociological Association and American Society of Criminology.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Sociology, University of Arizona, 2019
  • M.A. Sociology, University of Arizona, 2016
  • M.A. Political Science, Virginia Tech, 2014
  • B.A. Political Science, Winthrop University, 2011

Recent research trends emphasize pandemic-related social dynamics, cross-national policy comparisons, and the intersection of ideology with criminal justice systems. His work bridges criminology, political science, and global sociology through innovative methodological approaches.

• Awards:
  • American Sociological Association Section on Human Rights Award
  • American Society of Criminology Division on International Criminology Award

While no formal grant information is provided, his research demonstrates sustained engagement with issues of social inequality, legal systems, and global sociopolitical structures. He currently contributes to graduate training in sociology at NC State.