Ivan Sun

Ivan Sun is a Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware, with a joint appointment in Asian Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University at Albany, SUNY, and additional degrees from institutions including George Washington University and Fu-Jen Catholic University in Taiwan. His research focuses on police attitudes, public perception of legal authorities, and crime/justice systems in Asian societies, with over 140 publications and several authored books. Sun has served as president of the Association of Chinese Criminology and Criminal Justice (ACCCJ).

**Education**:

• Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY
• M.S., University at Albany, SUNY
• M.B.A., George Washington University
• B.A., Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

**Research Interests**:

• Police behavior and procedural justice
• Asian criminal justice systems (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong)
• Cybercrime and victimization
• Domestic violence interventions
• Policing during crises (e.g., pandemics)
• Racial/ethnic dynamics in legal perceptions

His recent work explores pandemic-era policing challenges, cyber-fraud victimization among youth, and the role of organizational justice in judicial systems. Media engagements highlight his expertise on Asian American perceptions of policing amid rising anti-Asian racism.

**Advising/Grants**: No student advisees listed. Grants and lab affiliations unspecified.

**Labs/Teams**: No dedicated labs mentioned, though collaborates broadly on criminological research networks.