Gregory Leslie

Gregory Leslie is an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University, specializing in political psychology with a focus on race and ethnicity. His work examines how multiracial individuals navigate racial identity and context, and the implications of demographic changes on racial boundaries and conflict. He employs methods like causal inference, machine learning, and spatial analysis with survey and administrative data.

• Education: MS in Statistics and PhD in Political Science from UCLA; Postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University

Research interests include multiracial group dynamics, voter behavior, anti-Black racism in justice systems, and the intersection of civil rights policies with demographic shifts. His studies highlight the political implications of racial miscategorization and the evolving concept of racial salience.

Recent work addresses equitable sentencing reforms in Canada’s justice system and the role of racial assessments in reducing recidivism. His interdisciplinary approach bridges quantitative methods with qualitative insights to address contemporary racial issues.

Leslie’s research has been published in leading journals, exploring topics from biracial political candidates' electoral success to the cognitive processes behind racial identity formation. He advocates for policies that reflect the growing multiracial population’s complexities, emphasizing structural equity.