Matthew B. Ross

Matthew B. Ross is an Associate Professor at Northeastern University, with joint appointments in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and the Department of Economics. His work bridges urban, public, and labor economics through empirical analysis of policy-relevant issues.

• Research Focus: Disparities in treatment, workforce development, and policing/criminal justice systems.
• Collaborations: Partnerships with U.S. Department of Justice, National Science Foundation, and state/local agencies.

Funding & Awards:

• Fellowship w/ Cuebiq (Spectus, Data for Good Initiative), 2022-24
• Grants from National Science Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, and U.S. Department of Transportation

Publications: Appeared in Nature, Journal of Human Resources, and Industrial and Labor Relations Review, addressing topics like gender disparities in academia, police use-of-force training efficacy, and innovation lifecycle patterns.