Elias Nader

Elias Nader is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Kent State University (Kent, Ohio). He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, with prior degrees from Ohio State University. His research focuses on policing strategies, program evaluation, and the intersection of emerging adulthood with desistance from crime. Key initiatives include collaborations with the Baltimore Police Department and the University of Baltimore to evaluate neighborhood policing programs.

Dr. Nader is also advancing work on desistance through his book Growing Up and Out of Crime (Routledge, 2024), funded by the Russell Sage Foundation. His research on young adults' transitions incorporates narrative interviews and explores factors like education and employment in desistance pathways. He actively engages students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Professional affiliations include the College of Arts & Sciences at Kent State, where he maintains office hours in Merrill Hall. His work bridges theoretical criminology with applied policing strategies, emphasizing policy relevance and community impact.