Marcus M. Kondkar

Marcus M. Kondkar serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology at Loyola University New Orleans, where he has held faculty positions since 2000 and previously chaired Women's Studies.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2000
• M.A., University of Virginia, 1995
• B.A., University of Virginia, 1991

Research Focus: Dr. Kondkar specializes in criminology, sociology of law, and sociological theory with emphasis on incarceration patterns, prisoner reentry, and life without parole sentencing. His work employs geospatial analysis to examine neighborhood violence correlations and investigates gendered pathways to incarceration, particularly through studies on sexual coercion among college populations and post-Katrina social justice frameworks.

Scientific Recognition:

• University Senate Excellence in Teaching Award
• Marquette Research Fellowship
• Dux Academicus Award (Loyola's highest faculty honor)

Research Leadership: Currently directs three major grant-funded initiatives: prisoner reentry best practices, gendered prison pathways, and Louisiana life-without-parole sentencing analysis. Previously led geospatial incarceration-violence studies and college partner violence research. Founded The Visiting Room Project, a digital archive documenting life-without-parole experiences. Teaches core sociology courses including Criminal Behavior, Law and Social Control, and Post-Katrina Social Justice.