Christopher Giles

Dr. Christopher Giles is a Researcher in the Department of Criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), with a focus on quantitative analysis of criminal behavior and justice systems. He holds a PhD and MA in criminology from Simon Fraser University (SFU), where he also served as a post-doctoral fellow at the IRMACS Centre.

• Education: PhD and MA in Criminology from SFU
• Primary Affiliation: Criminology Department, Faculty of Arts, KPU

Dr. Giles' research spans high-frequency offenders, criminal justice system modeling, street gangs, and intimate partner violence, with a particular emphasis on mathematical forecasting and stakeholder collaboration. His teaching includes foundational courses like Introduction to Criminology and Research Methods, where he bridges technical research with accessible interpretation for non-specialist audiences.

His publications reflect interdisciplinary work, including contributions to educational policy, linguistic equity, and orthography development in Southeast Asia. These articles explore themes such as linguistic discrimination, inclusive academic pedagogies, and script standardization through participatory methods.

• Key Collaborations: Police, government agencies, and advocacy groups on criminal justice reform
• Teaching Focus: Research design, statistics, and criminal justice system analysis
• Office Locations: Surrey Main 3881-16 (Surrey Campus) and R 2345 (Richmond)