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Guangzhen Wu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at the University of Utah, with faculty affiliations at the Asia Center and Office of Undergraduate Research. He holds a PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Washington State University (United States). His research bridges criminological theory, quantitative analysis of crime data, and cross-cultural comparisons of policing and legal systems.
- Education
- PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, United States
- MA in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, United States
Dr. Wu’s work focuses on three core areas: (1) police ethics and integrity across organizational and cultural contexts, (2) empirical analysis of marijuana legalization impacts on crime rates, incarceration disparities, and law enforcement dynamics, and (3) theoretical extensions of criminological frameworks to non-Western societies through data-driven studies. His research integrates sociological, psychological, and public health perspectives to address crime and justice issues.
Recent publications examine police legitimacy in urban China, racial disparities in cannabis-related incarceration, and machine learning applications to police integrity instruments. His work has been featured in top journals like The British Journal of Criminology, Justice Quarterly, and Journal of Experimental Criminology, with media coverage in The Washington Post and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime World Drug Report.
Scientific awards include:
- 2023 Junior Scholar Award (American Sociological Association Section on Drugs & Society)
- 2024 Superior Teaching Award (University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Science)
- Multiple Research Travel Awards (University of Utah Asia Center, 2021-2024)
Teaching activities include courses in Introductory Criminal Justice, Police and Society, Research Methods, and Dissertation Proseminar, spanning 2018-2024. He serves on professional boards including the Asian Criminological Society (Executive Board, 2022) and Center for Medical Cannabis Research (Steering Committee, 2023).
