Bryan Lee Miller

Dr. Bryan Lee Miller is the Associate Dean for Research (ADR) in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences and a Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice at Clemson University. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Society from the University of Florida (2010), and B.S. and M.S. in Sociology from Virginia Tech (2004, 2005). Prior to Clemson, he served at Georgia Southern University in roles including Assistant/Associate Professor and Research Affiliate with the Rural Health Research Institute (RHRI). His research focuses on drug abuse, probation practices, offender reentry, deviant peers, and drug treatment, funded by NSF, DHS, and DOJ. Current projects include synthetic opioid trafficking networks, mental health-jail reduction initiatives, treatment courts, and evidence-based substance abuse interventions.

Dr. Miller authored over 70 articles/chapters and co-authored books like Emerging Trends in Drug Use and Distribution (2014) and Marijuana in America (2022). He led the Clemson University Center for Public Safety Research (CPSR) as its Founding Director and held leadership roles in professional organizations including the Southern Criminal Justice Association and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Awards include the 2019 Clemson Research Award, 2022 ACJS Mentor Award, and 2024 Outstanding Educator Award.

His work bridges criminology with policy, emphasizing mixed-methods approaches to address societal issues like substance abuse and criminal justice reform. He has collaborated internationally, including a 2018-2019 Fulbright at Tampere University, Finland.