Kevin Kiley

Kevin Kiley is a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University. His work focuses on measuring culture and beliefs, particularly through innovative quantitative methods for tracking opinion stability and change over time. Kiley holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Duke University (2021), an M.A. in Sociology from Duke University (2018), an M.A. in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago (2014), and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2010).

His research interests span culture theory, mathematical sociology, and the application of quantitative methods to study the life course and organizations. Kiley’s work has been published in top journals like the American Sociological Review and Social Psychology Quarterly, and he has been recognized for contributions to cultural sociology.

Recent publications explore topics such as digital community dynamics, intersectional cultural consensus, and methodological advancements in tracking personal and collective cultural shifts. His methodological innovations emphasize rigorous panel data analysis and model-based approaches to understanding persistent cultural trends.

While no formal awards are listed, his work has received acknowledgment from the Culture Section of the American Sociological Association. Kiley contributes to both teaching and research, bridging theoretical insights with practical methodological advancements in sociological research.