Diana Sun

Diana Sun is an Assistant Professor at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University. She holds a B.A. from the University of California, Irvine, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Cincinnati. Her research focuses on incarceration effects on white-collar offenders, the drug overdose epidemic, and macro-level crime patterns across racial/ethnic groups.

• Education: B.A. (University of California, Irvine), M.S. and Ph.D. (University of Cincinnati)

Her work explores the intersection of community disadvantage, racial disparities, and criminal behavior, with publications in Criminology, Race and Social Problems, SOCIUS: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World, and Deviant Behavior. She has been recognized for her research on female white-collar offenders and Asian populations' vulnerability to systemic inequalities.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2022 Ruth D. Peterson and Lauren J. Krivo Graduate Student Scholar Award
  • 2020 Larry J. Siegel Graduate Fellowship Honorable Mention