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Jeff Boggs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies at Brock University. He holds a B.A. and M.A. from Indiana University and a Ph.D. from UCLA. His research focuses on regional political economy, mixed-methods analysis, and the geographical impacts of public policy. He collaborates on projects addressing automation adoption in Ontario agriculture, pest management practices, Niagara Region poverty programs, and sports organization participation geographies.
Methodologically, Boggs integrates quantitative data analysis (using SPSS, R, and GIS/QGIS), qualitative coding, and spatial analysis. He emphasizes policy relevance in topics like second-tier urban development and cultural industries. His recent work includes examining labour markets and innovation through interdisciplinary teams.
Boggs teaches courses on research design, regional analysis, and quantitative methods. He supervises graduate students in regional development, mixed-methods research, and policy evaluation, prioritizing student-driven projects and clarity in academic writing. His training in German-speaking contexts informs his appreciation for multilingual research challenges.
He collaborates with colleagues across disciplines, including Political Science, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and Sociology. Current projects are led by Dr. Charles Conteh (Political Science) and Dr. Mary-Beth Raddon (Sociology). His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with applied policy assessment in deindustrialized regions and second-tier cities.
