Elizabeth Gurian

Elizabeth Gurian is a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Norwich University, where she serves as the Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her academic work centers on criminal violence, capital punishment, and judicial systems.

• Education: Ph.D. in Criminology from University of Cambridge, M.S. in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University, and B.S. in Human Physiology from Boston University.

Her research focuses on multicide offenders, including serial and mass murderers, lone actor terrorists, and mass shooters, analyzing their offending patterns and adjudication outcomes. Publications include empirical studies and interdisciplinary analyses combining criminology with media theory.

Key trends in her publications (2018-2022) span offender typology, judicial outcomes, and intersections of violent crime with cultural narratives. She has engaged with media outlets like BBC Radio and New York Times podcasts to discuss her expertise.

• Scientific Award: American Association of University Women publication grant (2016) for serial murder adjudication research.