Ben Forthun

Ben Forthun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of Northern Colorado's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He joined UNC in 2024 and holds office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Society — University of California, Irvine
• M.A. in Sociology — University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• B.A. in Sociology — University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Research Focus: His work explores spatial criminology, neighborhood effects, and urban development using quantitative methodologies. Key themes include employment deconcentration, inequality in metropolitan areas, and the evolution of urban communities.

Publications: Recent articles (2020–2022) analyze commuting patterns, housing dynamics, and regional segregation. They employ advanced spatial metrics to study urban transformations, particularly in Southern California.

Awards: None listed.

Students & Grants: No current advisees or grants mentioned.

Lab/Team: No dedicated research lab or team is described.