معرفی
Gwen M. Udell serves as a Professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University. With extensive experience in law enforcement, she previously supervised a crime analysis unit in Northern Virginia for over 13 years and contributed to high-profile investigations like the DC Sniper cases. She holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice (Criminal Behavior concentration) from Tiffin University and a BA in Intelligence Studies from Mercyhurst University.
- Education
- M.S. in Criminal Justice (Criminal Behavior concentration), Tiffin University
- B.A. in Intelligence Studies, Mercyhurst University
Her research focuses on serial offenders, crime intelligence analysis, and applied criminal psychology, with emphasis on criminal investigative techniques and crime mapping. She has presented at the International Association of Crime Analysts, Virginia Crime Analysis Network, and the College and Universities Police Investigators Conference.
Key affiliations include service on the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) Publication Committee and Bylaws Committee, as well as the IACA Mentorship Program. Her teaching portfolio spans courses like Intelligence Analysis Techniques, Applied Criminal Psychology, and Capstone in Crim, Law & Society.
- Scientific Awards
- GMU Teacher of Distinction (2020)
- Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) from IACA
