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Andrew Papachristos is the John G. Searle Professor and Chair of Sociology at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP). He also serves as Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research and Director of the Northwestern Neighborhood and Network Initiative (N3). With a focus on social networks, urban neighborhoods, gun violence, and policing, his research bridges criminology, public health, and sociology.
Education:
PhD in Sociology, University of Chicago (2007)
MA in Social Sciences, University of Chicago (2000)
BS in Criminal Justice, Loyola University Chicago (1998, summa cum laude)
Research Interests:
Papachristos applies network science to study crime, violence, and policing, particularly in Chicago. His work evaluates interventions like Project Safe Neighborhoods and CureViolence, emphasizing community-engaged research. He explores how social networks shape access to firearms, gang dynamics, and the spread of violence.
Awards:
- National Science Foundation’s Early CAREER Award
- American Society of Criminology’s “Young Scholar” Award
Grants & Labs:
Director of Corners: the Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science, which focuses on urban health and violence prevention. Prior roles include Professor of Sociology at Yale University and Founding Director of The Policy Lab.
Key Contributions:
Authored over 50 articles, including seminal works on gun violence contagion, police misconduct networks, and historical organized crime structures. His research is cited in major journals and media outlets like JAMA and The New York Times.
