Christopher M. Sedelmaier

Christopher M. Sedelmaier serves as Professor and Ph.D. Program Assistant Director in the Criminal Justice Department at the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, University of New Haven. His academic leadership spans graduate program coordination and advanced course instruction in criminal justice methodology.

Educational background:

• Ph.D., Rutgers University, 2003
• M.A., Rutgers University, 1999
• B.S., The College of New Jersey, 1996

His research integrates Environmental Criminology and Routine Activity Theory to examine crime prevention in transit systems and urban environments. Specializing in Crime Analysis and Rational Choice Theory, his work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policing strategies, particularly analyzing how environmental design influences criminal opportunities in public transportation networks.

Publications from 2008-2018 reveal consistent focus on evidence-based crime prevention, with recent work (2015-2018) emphasizing transit security applications, foot patrol effectiveness, and victim-offender program evaluations. His scholarship demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between criminological theory, statistical analysis, and community policing implementation.

Recognition includes:

• Faculty Excellence Award (University of New Haven)

Sedelmaier secured a 2016 COPS grant for "Enhancing Community Policing" through mediation initiatives and teaches core methodology courses including CJST 7730 (Advanced Research Methods) and CJST 6611 (Research Methods). His role as Ph.D. Program Assistant Director involves graduate mentorship and curriculum development despite no specific student listings being provided.

No dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams are mentioned in available materials.